One of the less well-known varieties of wild mushrooms, hedgehog mushrooms shouldn’t be overlooked. Hedgehogs are smallish brown and white mushrooms that get their name from having small tooth-like projections rather than gills underneath their caps. They have a firm, dense texture and a delightfully rich, buttery flavor (sometimes with a slight peppery note) that some liken to chanterelles.

In fact, hedgehogs share several microscopic characteristics with golden chanterelles, and mycologists have speculated that the two varieties may be related.

- Ships with ice packs
- Ships with insulated box liner
- May arrive with melted ice packs, but don’t worry! It’s still good to use.
- Upon arrival, unbox ingredients and place in refrigerator or freezer

Upon arrival, unbox ingredients and place in refrigerator or freezer. Better when consumed when arrived.

These mushrooms taste so good that you don't have to do much to really bring out their flavor. We recommend giving them a slight stir fry with garlic, butter, salt and pepper then piling them on top of your steak or toast, but they also go fantastically into soups and stews. Enjoy!

Storage: Keep refrigerated in a paper bag or covered with a damp paper towel. Will last 7 to 10 days but best to eat promptly.

Cleaning: Simply wipe mushrooms with a damp cloth or rinse slightly

Cooking Suggestions: Sautee or boil

Health Benefits:

Hedgehog mushrooms are low in fat but high in protein.
They are also shown to potentially have anti-tumor and anti-microbial activity,
Mushrooms are a good source of B vitamins, protein, copper, potassium, zinc and selenium. All essential minerals to a healthy diet.
Mushrooms are extremely rich in vitamins and are excellent immune system boosters.
Hedgehog mushrooms mushrooms are also rich in dietary fiber and are low in both saturated and unsaturated fat. Dietary fiber helps stimulate digestion, relieving constipation problems.
The B vitamins found abundantly in wild mushrooms help the immune system, support nerve and heart health and help break down blood sugars in the body amongst other things.