Volvaria esculenta
Mass.
Paddy straw mushroom, Straw mushroom
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Description
A tropical mushroom in the Agaricaceae family, typically 2-3 cm tall and wide. It grows on paddy straw, water hyacinth stems, dried legume leaves, or chopped banana stems, and is notable for its high protein content.
Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant. They can be grown on paddy straw or water hyacinth stems or dried legume leaves. They also grow on chopped banana stems.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Cambodia, Central Africa, China, Congo, Equatorial Africa, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, West Africa,
Notes
They are high in protein.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushroom cooked | 89.9 | 134 | 32 | 3.8 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
Also Known As
Hmo, Chao gwoo, Nameko, Cendawan jerami padi, Hed fang, Hed bua, Hed nun
References (6)
- Dahlen, M., 1995, A Cook's Guide to Chinese Vegetables. The Guidebook Company. p 108
- Grivetti, L. E., 1980, Agricultural development: present and potential role of edible wild plants. Part 2: Sub-Saharan Africa, Report to the Department of State Agency for International Development. p 28
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 116
- Kiple, K.F. & Ornelas, K.C., (eds), 2000, The Cambridge World History of Food. CUP p 317
- Schnell, 1957,
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- Solomon, C., 2001, Encyclopedia of Asian Food. New Holland. p 240
