Black poplars (Agrocybe aegerita) are delicious edible and medicinal mushrooms that grow in large clusters on rotting hardwoods, especially poplars. They have long white or creamy stems with small light brown caps, and are loved by chefs around the world for their unique flavor and firm texture.
Black poplar mushrooms have an earthy, nutty flavor that is slightly sweet with some peppery notes. Their aroma is subtly floral and their texture is firm and crunchy. Some people think that their stem texture is similar to asparagus when cooked. The unique sweet, nutty flavor of these mushrooms complements many dishes and different cultures have their own favorite ways to use them.
Although they are still relatively unknown in some Western countries, they are popular in Europe and Asia, where people have grown them for thousands of years for culinary and medicinal purposes.
They are a great source of copper and vitamin B5, along with folate, biotin, niacin, selenium, potassium, and riboflavin. Known for their antiseptic, antifungal, antioxidant, anticancer, cholesterol-lowering and anti-inflammatory properties, these mushrooms are a powerhouse of nutrients!
