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(Lion's mane, Monkey's head, Hedgehog mushroom, Yamabushi-take, Houtou)
This mushroom also grows in the wild, but is hardly found anymore. The Pom Pom mushroom is cultivated on a small scale on a nutrient medium of sawdust.
The Pom Pom mushroom has a round, globular shape with spines and its colour is white to creamy. The surface of the mushroom is slightly hairy.
The Pom Pom mushroom tastes mild, sweetish, and even a little nut-like. Some people think it tastes of crab or lobster. The mushroom is healthy and improves the immune system. It is anti-inflammatory and has a positive influence on diseases of the stomach and intestines. The cultivated Pom Pom mushroom does not have to be washed before preparation. Usually it is cut into slices and fried. Smaller mushrooms are also suitable for filling. The Pom Pom mushroom is a firm mushroom and can be kept in the fridge for five to seven days.
