Taste & Texture
Distinctive aroma and deep umami flavor. Heating increases guanylate, a key umami compound
Season
How to Choose
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Choose thick caps that aren't fully opened.
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White, clean gills on the underside indicate freshness.
How to Store
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Wrap in paper towels, place in a plastic bag, and refrigerate.
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Freezing actually enhances umami.
Shelf life 1 week refrigerated, 1 month frozen
Nutrition Facts
ENERGY CONTENT
25
KCAL
Source: Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (8th ed.) 2020
Wholesale Market Data
MARKET INSIGHTS
CHEAPEST Jun ¥905/kg
BUSIEST Dec 2,762t
Volume (t)
In season
Price (yen/kg)
Source: MAFF Wholesale Market Survey for Fresh Produce (2023)
Retail Price
Price Trend
Cheapest May ¥1,710/1kg
Most Expensive Jan ¥2,002/1kg
Annual Average
¥1,807/1kg
Source: Statistics Bureau Retail Price Survey (2026)
Production Ranking
Tokushima11.4%
Iwate6.8%
Gunma6.2%
Akita5.9%
Hokkaido5.6%
Others64.1%
10%+
5%+
2%+
0.1%+
None
Map data: National Land Numerical Information (MLIT Japan)