Tricholma giganteum, Niohshimeji in Japanese, belongs to the Tricholomaceae family. It is a large edible mushroom with a 12-32 cm diameter fruiting body. It is widely distributed in the tropics of Asia and Africa. In Japan, south of Gunmaken, it growson farms and along the roads. Recently, it became economically feasible to culture this mushroom, and now it is marketed under the tradename "White Matsutake." It has a good taste, a nice aroma, and a crisp texture. It is now widely used in various dish
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