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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | King Trumpet Mushroom |
| Scientific name | Pleurotus eryngii |
| Family / Genus | Pleurotaceae / — |
| Produce category | Mushroom |
| Produce subcategory | Oyster Mushroom |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3060 |
| PLU — organic | 93060 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_31060 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 10.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Commercial Strain | 70% | The most common type, characterized by a firm, meaty texture, umami flavor, and a thick white stem with a small to medium brown cap. Optimized for consistent growth, good yield, and a balanced cap-to- |
| Large-Stem Type | 15% | Selected for exceptionally thick and long stems, which are highly prized for their dense, steak-like texture and versatility in cooking. Often has a relatively smaller cap compared to the stem. |
| Compact/Faster-Growing Type | 10% | Strains bred for quicker cultivation cycles and often result in slightly smaller, more uniform mushrooms. Good for high-volume production where speed and consistency in size are key. |
| Darker Cap Strain | 5% | An aesthetic variation with a noticeably darker brown cap, sometimes almost black, while retaining the characteristic firm texture and flavor of King Trumpet mushrooms. Less common but visually distin |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 31.1°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.5 µL/kg·hr typical (0.1–1) |
| Sensitivity class | very_low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 100 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: King Trumpet mushrooms are non-climacteric and produce negligible amounts of ethylene. They are also not sensitive to exogenous ethylene.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with most produce; avoid strong odor emitters or high ethylene producers.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strong growth, driven by increasing culinary interest in gourmet mushrooms and health-conscious consumers.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.85 |
| Income elasticity | 1.3 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.6 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Standard King Trumpet | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 3.5 oz
- 5 oz
- 8 oz
- 3 lb case
- 5 lb case
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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