LION'S MANE MUSHROOM (PREORDER)

3 lbs Lion's Mane Mushroom aka "Yamabushitake", "Pom Pom Mushroom", "Hou-Tou-Gu", "猴头菇", "猴頭菇" Lion's mane mushrooms are large, white mushrooms that resemble lion's mane or icicles as they grow. They are generally white in color and sometimes with a yellow or pink tinge. As the lion's mane mushroom ages, the mushroom becomes brown or yellow. Lion's mane mushrooms are extremely absorbent, similar to a sponge. When cooking, be careful not to put too much oil. The flavor and texture are similar to that of a lobster and crab. The mushroom is tender, juicy, and meaty. Often sautéed and pan-fried for the best flavor. Lion's mane mushroom is available from late summer to early spring. Handling Tip Selection Lion's mane mushroom has a uniform white color with no signs of wilting, brown spots, or sliminess. Storage Lion's mane mushroom mushrooms should be stored at 36°F - 38°F (2°C - 3°C) with a relative humidity of eighty-five to ninety percent and no mist. The typical shelf life is up to a week.  Lion's mane mushroom is sensitive to odor and should not be stored with strong aroma products. Especially, green onions should not be stored or displayed with lion's mane mushrooms. The lion's mane mushroom is sensitive to water. Lion's mane mushroom cartons should be kept off the wet floor. If wet, they will develop wrinkles, brown spots, or deteriorate prematurely.  Lion's mane mushroom is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas regulating ripening. Lion's mane mushrooms should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life. Lion's mane mushroom produces a low level of ethylene. Lion's mane mushroom is not sensitive to chilling injury but is sensitive to freezing injury. The freezing point for lion's mane mushrooms is 31°F (-0.6°C). Freezing injury symptoms include water-soaked spots.