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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Enoki Mushroom |
| Scientific name | Flammulina velutipes |
| Family / Genus | Physalacriaceae / — |
| Produce category | Mushroom |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3045 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_2735 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 2.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| White Cultivated Enoki | 95% | Long, thin, delicate white stems with small, undeveloped caps. Grown in dark, high-CO2 environments to achieve its characteristic appearance. Mild, slightly fruity flavor with a crisp texture. Dominan |
| Golden Enoki (Wild Type) | 5% | Shorter, thicker, golden-brown stems with larger, more developed caps. Grown in natural light, resembling its wild form. Earthier, more robust flavor compared to the white cultivated variety, with a s |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.1 µL/kg·h typical (?–?) |
| Sensitivity class | very_low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Enoki mushrooms are non-climacteric and produce very little ethylene. They are also not sensitive to exogenous ethylene.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with most produce; avoid strong odor emitters/absorbers.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by culinary trends and health consciousness
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -1.2 |
| Income elasticity | 1 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Standard | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 3.5 oz (100g)
- 5.3 oz (150g)
- 7 oz (200g)
- 5 lb bulk
- 10 lb bulk
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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