Enoki mushrooms (Flammulina veluptipes) also known as Enokitake mushrooms or even Enokidake mushrooms are actually a long and thin type of mushroom with small caps on one end and is native to China, Japan and Korea. Chinese recognize this particular mushroom as Jingu while Koreans refer to it as “paengi beoseot”. Additionally it is referred to as “Tram Vang” or even “Kim Cham” in Vietnam.
| Name | Enoki Mushroom |
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| Scientific Name | Flammulina veluptipes |
| Native | China, Japan and Korea |
| Common/English Name | Enokitake, Enokidake, golden needle mushroom, lily mushroom, Velvet Foot, Golden Needle |
| Growing Climate | Grow abundantly on stems of hackberry tree |
| Fruit Shape & Size | Firm, white long and slender stems with small caps on top, cap is 1/4 inch wide (60mm); stem about 3 to 4 inches long (7.5 to 10cm.) |
| Fruit Color | Pure white color |
| Flavor/Aroma | Mild flavor |
| Taste | Mild, fruity taste |
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| Major Nutrition | Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 4.571 mg (28.57%) Vitamin D 3 IU (20.00%) Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.878 mg (17.56%) Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.146 mg (12.17%) Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.13 mg (10.00%) Phosphorus, P 68 mg (9.71%) Iron, Fe 0.75 mg (9.38%) Copper, Cu 0.07 mg (7.78%) Vitamin B9 (Folate) 31 µg (7.75%) Valine 0.15 g (7.10%) |
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| Calories in 1cup (65gm) | 24 Kcal |