Chestnut Mushroom a.k.a. Cinnamon Cap, Fat Pholiota

​Pholiota adiposa
Pholiota meaning “with scaly cap” 
adiposa is from adeps meaning “fat” 
Japanese name = numerisugitake

FLAVOR PROFILE

Buttery
Nutty
Earthy with a peppery finish
​Crunchy Texture
Edible stems

​NUTRITION

Fat 0%           
Carbs 1%           
Protein 4%           
Sodium 0%           
Potassium 6%            
Calcium 0%            
Copper 20%           
Folate 4%           
Iron 4%           
Magnesium 2%           

Niacin 35% 
Pantothenic Acid 35% excellent source 
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 15%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 25%
Vitamin B6 4% 
Vitamin D 4% -immune system, bone health, brain function 
Zinc 7%
Phosphorous 6%
​Contains essential amino acids

​HEALTH BENEFITS

Anti-inflammatory
Anti-microbial
Anti-oxidant zinc, copper, selenium
Cardiovascular and Cholesterol benefits
Beta-glucans (polysaccharides)
support growth of good digestive bacteria, support immune system
have free-radical scavenging activity-antioxidant
regulate Blood Sugar and Insulin Levels-endocrine system
B Vitamins support adrenal function and turn nutrients from food into energy, balance hormones, improve brain function
May help prevent body weight gain and fat deposition
​May help fight cancer

STORAGE, PREP AND COOKING

Refrigerate in a paper or mesh bag
Use within 2-3 days
No need to wash them
Stems are edible, just cut off the very bottom
Best sauteed in oil or fat, add mushrooms first, then other veggies
Goes well with garlic, shallots, onion
Serve on top of or next to a meat
Sautee whole with other veggies or put on top of a salad
Great in Miso or any other Soup
Use in a cream sauce
Green Bean Casserole
Chicken Marsala
​Stir Fry