King Trumpet Mushroom are prized for their savory umami flavor and meaty texture. They’re often used in soups and sandwiches — and as a vegetarian kosher and halal substitute for seafood since they closely mimic the texture of scallops and salami These large mushrooms boast an impressive array of health benefits.

The king trumpet mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) is the largest of the oyster mushroom family, also known as “king oyster mushroom" as well as “French horn mushroom” and “trumpet royale,” refers to the mushroom’s trumpet-like cap, which extends from a thick stem

Health Benefits of King Trumpet Mushrooms
King trumpet mushrooms are loaded with health-supporting and immunemodulating nutrients, such as naturally occurring antioxidants. King trumpet mushrooms have especially high levels of ergothioneine, an antioxidant found in the mushroom’s mycelium and fruit bodies that helps reduce damage from free radicals and oxidative stress. L-Ergothioneine is the only antioxidant that has been found to have its own cellular transport mechanism

L-Ergothioneine is not made by the human body and must be sourced from other sources in our diet. King Trumpet mushrooms also contain a high quantity of selenium, another essential antioxidant. Several recent studies have turned up even more impressive potential health benefits of king trumpet mushrooms. These powerful superfoods have been shown to lower cholesterol and help with weight loss. And king trumpet mushroom extracts have also been shown to have anti-viral properties and to support bone health.