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Nameko
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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