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The Nameko Mushroom<br />

of the Genus Pholiota<br />

GROWTH PARAMETERS 277<br />

The Genus Pholiota is not known for <strong>it</strong>s abundance of deliciously edible species. Many species are<br />

characterized by a glutinous, slimy veil, which coats the surface of the cap making the mushrooms<br />

qu<strong>it</strong>e unappealing. However, the Japanese have discovered that one species in particular, Pholiota<br />

nameko, is a superior gourmet mushroom.<br />

Pholi<strong>it</strong>a nameko (T. Ito) S. Ito et Imai in Imai<br />

Figure 253. P. nameko mycelia 5 and 10 days after inoculation onto MEA media.<br />

Introduction: Pholiota nameko is one of the most popular cultivated mushrooms in Japan, closely<br />

ranking behind Shi<strong>it</strong>ake and Enok<strong>it</strong>ake. This mushroom has an excellent, flavor and texture. P<br />

nameko would be well received by North Americans and Europeans if <strong>it</strong> were not for the thick,<br />

translucent, glutinous slime covering the cap. (This mucilaginous coat is common w<strong>it</strong>h many species<br />

of Pholiota.) Although unappealing to most, this slime soon disappears upon cooking and is<br />

undetectable when the mushrooms are served. My 12 year old son and I have engaged in more than<br />

one culinary battle to get the last tasty morsels of this mushroom! This mushroom is a superb edible<br />

which can be grown easily on sterilized, supplemented sawdust, and/or logs.<br />

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