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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Porcini Mushroom |
| Scientific name | Boletus edulis |
| Family / Genus | Boletaceae / — |
| Produce category | Mushroom |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1002 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 8.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Boletus edulis (True Porcini / King Bolete) | 60% | The most recognized and prized porcini. Features a large, meaty mushroom with a convex to flat brown cap, white pores that yellow with age, and a thick, bulbous white to brownish stem. Known for its d |
| Boletus aereus (Bronze Bolete / Summer Porcini) | 15% | Often considered superior in flavor by connoisseurs. Characterized by a darker, often bronze to blackish-brown cap, very firm flesh, and a strong, rich aroma. Typically found earlier in the season tha |
| Boletus rex-veris (Spring King Bolete) | 10% | A highly prized North American species, often appearing in spring. Its cap color can vary from reddish-brown to tan, and it shares a similar robust flavor profile to B. edulis. A significant component |
| Boletus pinophilus (Pine Bolete / Pinewood King Bolete) | 8% | Distinguished by its reddish-brown cap, which can be sticky when wet, and its association with pine forests. Offers a flavor similar to B. edulis, making it a valued porcini type, especially in Europe |
| Boletus reticulatus (Summer Porcini) | 5% | Similar in appearance and flavor to B. edulis, but often found earlier in the summer season. Its cap can be a lighter brown, and the stem often displays a more pronounced reticulated (net-like) patter |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | very_low |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Mushrooms do not produce significant ethylene and are not sensitive to it, but can absorb off-odors.
Mixed-load compatibility
Mixed vegetables/fruits (non-odor emitting, non-ethylene sensitive)
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 gourmet culinary trends and health consciousness
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 1.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | 0 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Boletus edulis | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 1 lb
- 3 lb
- 5 lb (fresh cases)
- 0.5 oz
- 1 oz
- 4 oz
- 1 lb (dried)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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