Maitake (Grifola frondosa)
Aka ‘hen-of-the-woods’

A polypore type mushroom that grows in clusters at the base of trees, particularly oaks. With its rich and deep flavours and nutty texture, these pretty mushrooms are delicious, seared, roasted, deep-fried, grilled or sautéed. Maitake has been found beneficial in treating patients with weak immune systems and has been clinically applied for the treatment of different types of cancer.

About the Producer

Garryhinch Wood Exotic is a long-standing family run farm by Joe & Dolores Gorman. The Organic farm is located on the banks of the river Barrow on the borders of counties Laois and Offaly.

They have been in mushroom farming for over 30 years supplying appetising and nutritious mushrooms for the retail sector, food services sector and farmers markets all across Ireland.

At present, they grow a wide range of wild exotic organic mushrooms which are cultivated on wooden blocks made from trees sourced from sustainable managed forests. These tasty mushrooms have a high nutritional value, and have also amazing benefits like lowering cholesterol, helps to fight infection and builds the immune system.

Garryhinch Mushrooms, 2023

Seasonality

Jan-Dec