Japanese researchers have recently announced in the scientific journal DNA Research that they have successfully completed the complete mapping of the genetic material of the […]
Wild mushrooms
A German shoe company made sneakers from mushroom
Mushrooms have been a culinary staple for thousands of years. Not only are they good in dishes, mushrooms are also stepping up to replace animal-based […]
A Japanese company successfully cultivate a matsutake species
A fertilizer-maker in western Japan has claimed success in artificially cultivating bakamatsutake mushrooms — a species related to the highly prized matsutake mushroom, with a […]
This is the only mushroom in the world that tastes sweet like honey
There is a truffle in Hungary that has honey, this is the Hungarian honey truffle (Mattirolomyces terfezioides). It’s a real speciality. We can’t imagine how […]
Czech Pickers Turn Their Mushrooms Into Cash
Following the launch of a new project, Czech mushroom pickers will be able to transform their leisure activity into money. South Bohemian organization České Houby (Czech […]
Global warming threatens France’s precious truffle
Truffle farmers have never had to worry about demand. It is the supply side that is worrying, with global warming an ever more present threats […]
Radioactive Bulgarian mushrooms destroyed
The Daily Mail reported that UK border authorities had discovered and destroyed a ton of dried Bulgarian wild mushrooms that exhibited levels of radiation from […]
Japan’s long love affair with ‘matsutake’
When it comes to status — and exorbitant prices — “matsutake” mushrooms may be in the same league as caviar and truffles. But this year’s […]