CHICKEN OF THE WOODS MUSHROOM LOG
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Chicken of the Woods InformationLatin Name:
Laetiporus sulphureus Common / Usual Names: Chicken of the Woods AKA The Chicken Mushroom, Chicken Fungus Description: This variety of mushroom has been associated with the culinary qualities and tastes found with chicken. The mushroom can be prepared in most ways that one can prepare chicken meat. It can also be used as a substitute for chicken in a vegetarian diet. Additionally, it can be frozen for long periods of time and retain its edibility. Foraging alert! Please be aware that we do not advise foraging for chicken of the woods unless you are experienced with this type of mushroom and its growing habitat. When growing wild on certain types of tree, Chicken of the woods can become mildly toxic and some people can experience an allergic reaction. We only use timber which does not cause this reaction, however, if you are a keen forager and want to know more, try this article at wikipedia for further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laetiporus |
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