Blazei (also called “Brazilian Cap”) mushrooms are stout and sturdy with a uniquely sweet, almond-like flavor that complements its savory mushroom essence.
Light to medium brown
Irregularly shaped and sized pieces
Includes stem and cap
Mildly flavored with earthy, almost smoky notes
Length ranges from about 2.5 inches up to 6 inches long
Stipes (stems) may be hollow, especially in larger mushrooms
The blazei mushroom (Agaricus blazei), also known as the Brazilian cap mushroom, is known for its somewhat sweet taste and almond-like fragrance. Its truncated, earthen white stem and rounded brown cap becomes scaly with age, while its flesh stays chalky in consistency. The rounded cap can eventually become convex with a diameter of 2 to 7 inches.
While this species is speculated to be native to Brazil, its origin dates back to the United States, almost 80 years before its
rediscovery in South America. Today, it grows widely all over the world, with wide medicinal-use production in Japan. Fortunately, this flavorful, sturdy mushroom is easy to grow, requiring little more than a rich organic substrate, such as compost, to thrive in. Many often pop up in clusters in domestic habitats.
Suggested Uses :
Combine with rice or pasta for a rich, earthy flavor
Sauté with garlic and butter and serve over meats or as a side
Add to marinades to infuse meats with mellow mushroom flavor
An excellent choice to add to mushroom soups and sauces