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The Mushroom Encyclopedia

Built for purchasing teams and kitchens: the mushrooms buyers request and chefs can execute with confidence.

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All: A complete view of core, premium, and chef-specialty mushrooms with both wholesale buying context and kitchen execution guidance.
🩡Core Market

Blue Oyster

Pleurotus ostreatus var. columbinus

Fast-moving, chef-friendly, and one of the most dependable sellers in specialty produce.

πŸ“… 10-16 daysDemand: Very High
πŸ¦ͺCore Market

Pearl Oyster

Pleurotus ostreatus

The everyday specialty mushroom that moves fast in both retail and restaurant accounts.

πŸ“… 10-15 daysDemand: Very High
πŸ„Core Market

Shiitake

Lentinula edodes

The backbone mushroom for rich broths, deep sauces, and signature umami.

πŸ“… 7-14 daysDemand: Very High
πŸ‘‘Premium

King Trumpet

Pleurotus eryngii

The precision-cut mushroom prized for medallions, scoring, and steak-style presentations.

πŸ“… 14-21 daysDemand: High
🦁Premium

Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus

The headline mushroom for chefs who want texture and theater on the plate.

πŸ“… 14-21 daysDemand: High
🟀Chef Specialty

Chestnut Mushroom

Pholiota adiposa

A chef favorite for visual contrast and savory bite in composed dishes.

πŸ“… 12-18 daysDemand: Rising
πŸͺΆChef Specialty

Maitake

Grifola frondosa

Layered fronds, dramatic plating, and edge-crisp texture that sells itself.

πŸ“… 14-21 daysDemand: Rising
🀎Chef Specialty

Pioppino

Cyclocybe aegerita

Elegant stems and rich cap color for polished pasta, risotto, and tasting menus.

πŸ“… 12-18 daysDemand: Rising