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Nameko

Also known as: Pholiota nameko, Pholiota microspora

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Whole-food culinary mushroom with no specific safety concerns at typical culinary intake. Good source of fiber and beta-glucans.

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What it is

Nameko (Pholiota microspora) is an edible Japanese mushroom with a characteristic gelatinous coating.

Whole-food edible mushroom used in miso soups, hot pots, and noodle dishes.

What regulators actually say

"Edible mushrooms are catalogued in USDA FoodData Central as a whole food."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food mushroom; not regulated as additive.

European Union — EFSA

Whole food mushroom; not regulated as additive.

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