Golden Enoki Mushrooms

Enoki mushrooms are known for being a small mushroom with small caps and long stems. They are described to have an earthy flavour and are often used in soups or other savoury dishes. When cooked, they have a slightly chewy yet crunchy texture. Their distinct flavour is unique compared to other mushrooms. This mushroom can be used to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Our Enoki mushrooms are Golden Enoki as they are cultivated using natural day light, this is what gives them the golden colour. When Enoki Mushrooms are cultivated in large dark growing rooms, they are usually white. 

History and Uses

Enoki mushrooms have been used to boost health for centuries and date to 800 BCE in Asia, where they were first grown in Japan. Traditional medicine systems used the enoki mushroom to heal digestive issues, alleviate constipation, treat liver disease, and regulate blood pressure.

Health Benefits and Medicinal Qualities

Like many mushrooms, Enokis are highly nutritious and rich in vitamins and minerals. These humble little mushrooms are an excellent source of niacin and pantothenic acid. They’re also good sources of thiamin, riboflavin, copper, folate, and phosphorus.

Niacin is vital for regulating cholesterol levels and brain health, while pantothenic acid plays a role in metabolising fatty acids. Thiamin regulates how your body’s nerve cells function.

Brimming with antioxidants, the compounds in enoki mushrooms work with your body to stave off chronic health conditions by cleaning up and neutralising free radicals. Think of antioxidants as a security system and free radicals as burglars or some other threat you wouldn’t want inside your house. When antioxidants detect an invader, they move at the first sign of a break-in to protect your home (aka body) from damage.

The benefits of Enoki mushrooms don’t stop there either; there’s evidence they may boost your immune system, positively impact brain function, and support heart health.