About
Flavors
Mild
Split Gill mushrooms typically have a very mild taste, making them versatile in culinary applications.
Woody
Due to their growth on wood, they can sometimes have a slightly woody or earthy flavor.
Textures
Tough
The fruiting body of Split Gill is tough and not easily broken apart by hand.
Dry
The texture can be dry, especially when the mushroom is not in its prime or is exposed to dry conditions.
Fan-like
The mushroom often grows in a fan-like or semicircular shape, with gills that appear split or segmented.
Fragrances
Earthy
Schizophyllum commune has a natural earthy aroma, typical of many mushrooms.
Fungal
Being a mushroom, it possesses a characteristic fungal scent.
Physical Characteristics
Caps:
No cap, forms a convoluted, brain-like mass up to 60 cm wide
Gills:
Folds and wrinkles instead of gills
Helps With
Cancer
Beta-Glucans exhibit antitumor and immunostimulating properties
Cholesterol
Shown to reduce LDL and increase HDL cholesterol levels in mice
Look Alike Species
Specie: | Differences: | |
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![]() | Ramaria formosa Edibility:Unlike Sparassis crispa, Ramaria formosa is considered inedible and potentially toxic. Consuming this mushroom can cause gastrointestinal distress, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. | Color: Sparassis crispa is generally white to creamy-yellow and has a distinct cauliflower-like appearance. In contrast, Ramaria formosa exhibits pink to orange hues. Structure: Sparassis crispa forms a dense, compact, and brain-like mass, while Ramaria formosa has a more open, branching coral-like structure. Texture: Sparassis crispa has a tender, yet firm texture suitable for culinary use. Ramaria formosa, however, tends to be more brittle and fragile. |
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Specie:
Ramaria formosa
Edibility:
Unlike Sparassis crispa, Ramaria formosa is considered inedible and potentially toxic. Consuming this mushroom can cause gastrointestinal distress, including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Differences:Color: Sparassis crispa is generally white to creamy-yellow and has a distinct cauliflower-like appearance. In contrast, Ramaria formosa exhibits pink to orange hues. Structure: Sparassis crispa forms a dense, compact, and brain-like mass, while Ramaria formosa has a more open, branching coral-like structure. Texture: Sparassis crispa has a tender, yet firm texture suitable for culinary use. Ramaria formosa, however, tends to be more brittle and fragile.
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References
Researchers from Tokushima University Describe Findings in Biomass Research (Efficiency of Beta-glucan Production By Sparassis Crispa Depends On Mycelium Shape
This study demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antitumor properties of S. crispa.
2013