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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Beech Mushroom |
| Scientific name | Hypsizygus tessellatus |
| Family / Genus | Lyophyllaceae / — |
| Produce category | Mushroom |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3060 |
| PLU — organic | 93060 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_37803 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 2.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| White Beech Mushroom (Bunapi) | 55% | Creamy white caps and stems, firm texture, mild umami flavor with a slightly nutty finish. Grows in clusters. Popular for its delicate appearance and versatility in cooking. |
| Brown Beech Mushroom (Buna Shimeji) | 45% | Light brown to grayish-brown caps and white stems, firm texture, rich umami flavor with a slightly earthy and nutty taste. Grows in clusters. Valued for its robust flavor and ability to hold shape whe |
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 |
| Sensitivity class | very_low |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Mushrooms are non-climacteric and produce negligible ethylene. They are also not significantly sensitive to exogenous ethylene.
Mixed-load compatibility
Low ethylene producers, 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 interest in exotic mushrooms, health trends, and foodservice demand.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Brown Beech (Buna Shimeji) | 55% |
| White Beech (Bunapi) | 45% |
Pack sizes
- 3.5 oz
- 5.3 oz
- 3 lb case
- 5 lb case
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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