Black Trumpet

Craterellus Cornucopioides

Common Names: Black Trumpet, Horn of Plenty, Black Chanterelle

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Craterellus cornucopioides, commonly known as the Black Trumpet, is a highly prized edible mushroom. It is characterized by its unique trumpet-like shape and dark color.

Flavors

Mild

Mild and slightly fruity flavor

Textures

Smooth

Smooth texture when cooked

Fragrances

Fruity

A rich, fruity aroma

Physical Characteristics

Caps:

Funnel-shaped, becoming deeply vase-shaped, dark brown to black

Gills:

N/A

Look Alike Species

Craterellus Cinereus

Specie:

Craterellus cinereus

Edibility:

edible

Differences:Craterellus cinereus has a more grayish color compared to the black, trumpet-like shape of Craterellus cornucopioides.

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References


  • Black Trumpet (Craterellus cornucopioides)

  • The nutraceutical power present in mushrooms corresponds to the content of polysaccharides, proteins, glycoproteins, unsaturated fatty acids, phenolic compounds, tocopherols, ergosterols, and lectins. Edible fungi are a resource that can contribute economy, ecology, health, food industry diversification rural environment. Due their nutritional content, considered an important source nutrients; therefore, they excellent for use low-calorie diets. Most biological activities due which turn is group compounds with highest abundance edible mushrooms. In physiological matters, antioxidant protects living beings from free radical damage and, even at low concentrations, significantly inhibit oxidation substrate. mechanism carried out by antimicrobial compound based on stopping protein biosynthesis, destroying cell wall membrane, preventing DNA replication repair, inhibiting metabolic pathways microorganism.

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