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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Maitake Mushroom |
| Scientific name | Grifola frondosa |
| Family / Genus | Meripilaceae / — |
| Produce category | Mushroom |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3037 |
| PLU — organic | 93037 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_4710 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 2.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Cultivated Maitake | 85% | Large, dense, multi-lobed clusters; grey to tan color; consistent texture and earthy, umami flavor; grown year-round in controlled environments. Optimized for yield, consistent quality, and shelf life |
| Wild Foraged Maitake | 15% | Highly variable in size, shape, and color (often darker grey/brown); more intense, complex, and sometimes peppery flavor; firmer texture; seasonal availability (late summer to autumn); often found at |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | very_low |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Mushrooms are non-climacteric and produce negligible ethylene. They are also not sensitive to ethylene, but can be negatively affected by ethylene-induced senescence in other commodities if stored together.
Mixed-load compatibility
Non-odor producing, non-ethylene producing, but susceptible to absorbing strong odors and sensitive to drying. Compatible with other high-humidity, low-ethylene produce.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strongly increasing
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 1.2 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Standard Cultivated Maitake | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 3.5 oz
- 5 oz
- 7 oz
- 3 lb case
- 5 lb case
- 10 lb case
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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