EXCLUSIVE: Dried Giant Puffball Mushroom (Calvatia gigantea) - a rareandimpressive wild mushroom prized for its mild, earthy flavor and versatile culinary applications. Giant puffballs can grow to massive sizes in the wild, and when dried, they deliver a concentrated umami-rich taste perfect for elevating any dish.
Known for their delicate, slightly nutty flavor and smooth texture when rehydrated, giant puffballs are a favorite among chefs and adventurous home cooks. They absorb sauces and seasonings beautifully, making them ideal for a wide range of recipes.
Perfect for soups, stews, risottos, pasta dishes, and cream sauces. Rehydrate in warm water for 20-30 minutes before cooking. The soaking liquid makes an excellent light mushroom broth.
Available in 0.5 lb and 1 lb bags. Ships dried in resealable packaging to preserve freshness and flavor.
Wild-harvested and hand-selected for premium quality. A unique and hard-to-find dried mushroom that brings something truly special to the table.
Your dried giant puffball mushrooms arrive in a sealed, resealable bag to maintain freshness. Shipped via USPS or UPS with care to ensure they arrive intact and ready to use.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep sealed in the resealable bag or transfer to an airtight container. Properly stored, dried puffball mushrooms will maintain quality for up to 12 months.
Rehydrate dried giant puffball slices in warm water for 20-30 minutes before cooking. Use in soups, stews, risottos, pasta dishes, cream sauces, or sauteed with butter and herbs. The rehydrating liquid can be used as a flavorful mushroom broth.
Crown Fungi is a New York-based specialty mushroom company founded by Zakhar Dats, a certified wild mushroom forager through Mushroom Mountain. We source and deliver exceptional wild and cultivated mushrooms from our facilities in Brooklyn and Kingston, NY.
We work directly with trusted foragers and growers to bring you rare, hard-to-find varieties at peak freshness. Our catalog includes wild-harvested morels, chanterelles, matsutake, black trumpets, porcini, and ultra-rare imports like French Caesar's mushroom (Amanita caesarea) and Chinese termite mushrooms.
Every mushroom is carefully selected, properly handled, and responsibly sourced. Whether you're a chef looking for premium ingredients or a home cook exploring new flavors, Crown Fungi delivers quality you can trust.