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King Trumpet Oyster Mushrooms

Inventory, 10 ct : 20.60
This item was last sold on : 08/18/18

• 62 Featured Restaurants

• 10 Recipe Ideas

• 8 Spots

Description/Taste

King Trumpet Oyster mushrooms are unique in appearance to other mushrooms. They are easily identified by their thick cylindric stemmed creamy white bowling pin shape with a stout sandy colored brown cap. The stem and cap are wholly joined by thin gills on the caps underside, a unique feature of the king trumpet. Raw King Trumpets, though dense and spongy in texture lack aroma or flavor. Cooking brings out a savory umami flavor in the mushroom while softening the texture to a meaty and melting quality.

Seasons/Availability

King Trumpet Oyster mushrooms are available year-round.

Current Facts

The King Trumpet Oyster mushroom AKA Royal Trumpet mushroom is a common edible fruit body of the fungus botanically classified as Pleurotus eryngii. Often "oyster" is a term that defines a single mushroom on the market. However, there are many wild and cultivated species which have significant differences in growth habitat, appearance, texture and flavor. The King Trumpet Oyster mushroom is also known as simply "King Oyster" or "King Trumpet."

Nutritional Value

King Trumpet mushrooms contain high amounts of a naturally occurring amino acid, ergothioneine, which is an antioxidant. This particular antioxidant is stored in organs like the liver and kidneys and helps reduce risk of chronic disease. Ergothioneine isn’t the only antioxidant present in King Trumpet mushrooms; the large oyster mushroom has the ability to absorb selenium, an essential antioxidant, from its environment. King Trumpets have been studied for their ability to lower cholesterol levels, which may be due to the presence of lovastatin, which is a cholesterol blocker.

Applications

King Trumpet Oyster mushrooms pair well with legumes, grains, seafood and white meats. The King Trumpet Oyster mushroom's meaty texture lends well to frying, stir-frys, soups and braising. Complementary flavors include Asian greens, ginger, chiles, pot herbs, peppercorn, soy, garlic, vinegar and dry white wines. As they are etremely perishable, use king trumpet oyster mushrooms as soon as possible for optimum flavor and quality. Do not wash mushrooms until just before use. Store, refrigerated in brown paper bag. Never store in plastic as all mushrooms deteriorate rapidly in plastic.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

China, Japan and Italy are the oldest known fans of the King Trumpet mushroom; the large oyster mushrooms have been cultivated there for the longest period of time. During the mid-2000’s, King Trumpet mushrooms were almost twice as expensive as Shiitake mushrooms in China because of high demand and low cultivation.

Geography/History

Wild King Trumpet Oyster mushrooms are native to Mediterranean regions of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. King Oyster mushrooms are unique to most mushrooms as they are resistant to extreme environmental conditions such as the hot dry desert conditions of North Africa. They are also unique in their symbiotic preferences. They feed off of the roots of herbaceous plants. They are an extremely rare wild commodity, though they have been identified growing wild in various parts of North Africa, Central and Northern Asia. In domesticated cultivation King Trumpet Oyster mushrooms are grown organically in a culture composed of agricultural waste, such as sawdust and straw supplemented with cottonseed meal and grain bi-products. The mushrooms are grown in a climate-controlled dark environment and hand harvested. The substrate that is left behind is used as compost or as nutritious food source for local livestock. King Trumpet Oyster mushrooms can be harvested fresh and dried to yield year-round availability.

Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Anthem North Park	San Diego CA	619-268-4367
Fishmonger's Market	San Diego CA	619-646-5238
Monteferante Foods	San Diego CA	310-740-0194
Sheraton La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-453-5500
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	858-454-7126
California Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-543-0790
The Patio Marketplace	San Diego CA	858-270-9900
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Culinary Solutions Intimate Catering	San Diego CA	619-966-7530
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
The LOT (Fashion Island)	Newport Beach CA	949-281-0069
Under Belly-Uptown	San Diego CA	619-269-4626
The Land & Water Company	Carlsbad CA	760-729-5263
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
The Patio On 101	Encinitas CA	858-270-9900
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Urban Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-239-2222
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
The Barrel Room	San Diego CA	858-673-7512

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Harbor Breakfast	San Diego CA	619-888-6586
333 Pacific	Oceanside CA	760-433-3333
Amicis Ristobar	San Diego CA	858-847-2740
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse	Alpine CA	800-295-3172
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
Blue Ocean	Carlsbad CA	760-434-4959
Searsucker Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-369-5700
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
La Costa Resort & Spa Vue	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
The Hive Bar & Grill	Wildomar CA	951-678-0722
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Great Maple	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Village Vino	San Diego CA	619-546-8466
Bagby Beer Company	Oceanside CA	760-505-3445
Fireside by The Patio	San Diego CA	858-270-9900
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Barbarella	San Diego CA	858-454-7373
Hotel Republic San Diego	San Diego CA	619-398-3100
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Aztec Shop Catering	San Diego CA	619 594-3576
Park Hyatt Aviara	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234
Dija Mara	Oceanside CA	760-231-5376
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Ad Libitum	San Diego CA	909-938-9580
Tender Greens-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-226-6254
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Covo La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-246-6721
Wokou Noodles & Pours	San Diego CA	858-779-2620
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Gyu-Kaku San Diego	San Diego CA	858-693-3790
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573

Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include King Trumpet Oyster Mushrooms. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Viktorias Table		Mushroom Salad with Lentils and Caramelized Onions
Taste With The Eyes		Grilled King Trumpet Mushrooms & Shishito Peppers on Rosemary Skewers
Fork and Beans		King Oyster Mushroom “Scallops”
Healthy Happy Life		King Oyster Mushroom Vegan Scallops with Persian Cucumbers
Connoisseurus Veg		Blackened King Oyster Mushroom Scallops w/ Grits & Greens
Family Food		Roasted King Trumpet Oyster Mushrooms
Chow Vegan		Baked King Oyster Mushroom Calamari
Pham Fatale		Oyster King Trumpet Mushrooms in Pineapple Sauce
Ripe Cuisine		King Oyster Carpaccio with Chive Oil
Kitchen Chaos		Shanghai Fried Oyster Mushroom

Recently Spotted
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Real Food Market & Deli Near Helena, Montana, United States
About 186 days ago, 2/13/18

Central Market Near Poulsbo, Washington, United States
About 339 days ago, 9/13/17
Spotter's comments : King Trumpet Oyster Mushrooms spotted at Central Market.

99 Ranch Market Near San Diego, CA, United States
About 429 days ago, 6/15/17
Spotter's comments : King Trumpet Oyster Mushrooms spotted at 99 Ranch Market.

wegmans cherry hill Near Woodbury, New Jersey, United States
About 498 days ago, 4/07/17
Spotter's comments : King Trumpet Oyster Mushrooms spotted at wegmans cherry hill.

Vista Farmers Market Near Vista, California, United States
About 603 days ago, 12/24/16
Spotter's comments : King Trumpet Oyster Mushrooms spotted at Vista Farmers Market.

Fred Meyer Near Bremerton, Washington, United States
About 610 days ago, 12/16/16

Pike Place Market

Frank's Quality Produce
206-624-5666

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 611 days ago, 12/16/16
Spotter's comments : King Trumpet Oyster Mushrooms spotted at Pike Place Market. Unbelievable King Oyster Mushrooms - YUM!

Downtown Berkeley Farmers Market

Solano Mushroom
solanomushroom.com

Near Berkeley, California, United States
About 721 days ago, 8/27/16
Spotter's comments : King Trumpet Oyster Mushrooms spotted at Downtown Berkeley Farmers Market. I LOVE MUSHROOMS!! These are great organics out of Vacaville.