Use part:Whole

Brief introduction: Maitake is an edible and medicinal mushroom grows in the northern part of the Temperate Zone in the Northern Hemisphere found in Japan, China, Europe and North America. Wild Maitake can be harvested in September and October. It forms large hands, mainly near the roots of big fagaceous trees such as white oak, beech, and tanbark oak. It grows in persimmon, plum, apricot, Prunus ume and oak trees. It invades the core of these trees. It decomposes lignin and leaves the cellulose, which is the cause of so-called white rot.Wild Maitake has a good taste, a crisp texture, and an excellent aroma. It is considered the first-rank edible mushroom.

Appearance: Grey whole, Clean

Taste&Odor: Characteristic

Size: Whole

Moisture: <12%

Ash: <8%

Microbiological:none visible Yeast&mold

Packing:10,15,20,25,50kg/Carton with plastic woven bag outside.

Shelf Life:2 years when properly stored

Storage:Cool, Darkness ,Dry &Ventilative

Usage and function: Maitake has been prized a lot for its medicinal value, as the Maitake grows the content of crude protein rapidly decreases while the total carbohydrate weight rapidly increases. Fresh Maitake fruiting body at harvest contains 91% moisture. Proteins, carbohydrates, and fiber are the components. Vitamin B1, B2 and ergosterol (provitamin D) present in large amounts.

Maitake has proven itself to be an effective cancer fighter.