Maitake Mushrooms

Maitake mushrooms - Grifola frondosa - commonly known as Hen-of-the-woods, are hands down the tastiest of all the mushrooms we grow. Mild mushroom umami crossed with the savoriness of meat. Don't waste your time slicing this cluster of fronds, instead pull them apart. The end product will be the perfect size for any dish. Maitake mushrooms are so flavorful, they make an excellent stand alone side that will have you going back for more.

Maitake is native to North America, China, and Japan, commonly found during autumn at the base of older trees. It is quite the functional mushroom, tastes amazing and harbors potent health benefits. Maitake provides adaptogenic support, allowing a person to adapt and recover from stress. Just like many other mushrooms on our list, Maitake is excellent in supporting healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels, its also great for beneficial gut bacteria and flora. Antioxidants and beta-glucans in Maitake are responsible for a boosted immune support and benefit the body's response to inflammation.