Autumn in Japan is not only the time of brilliant red leaves but also the season of a rare specialty - Matsutake pine mushroom. This mushroom is famous not only for its unique flavor but also for its expensive value, making it a luxurious dish in Japanese cuisine. With prices sometimes reaching more than 2,000 USD per kilogram, the question is: Why are they so expensive?
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Tung Nhung Mushroom - the only plant that survived and grew after the atomic bomb disaster
One of the important factors that contribute to making Matsutake mushrooms so expensive and rare is the uniqueness of this mushroom species. This is the only plant in Japan that could survive after the atomic bomb disaster in 1945. Worth mentioning, this mushroom is not affected by the effects of radiation or nuclear. This has created the belief that velvet pine mushrooms have the ability to block radioactive substances and provide nutrients beneficial to human health.
With increasing environmental pollution and concerns about radiation, velvet pine mushrooms have become more valuable than ever. Eating velvet pine mushrooms is considered a health protection measure for the Japanese, and this is one of the reasons why the value of this mushroom has increased.
Cannot be grown industrially or artificially
Another factor that contributes to the expensiveness of matsutake mushrooms is the ability to grow this mushroom. Currently, velvet pine mushrooms cannot be grown in gardens or farms, and must be harvested from the wild. The velvet pine mushroom season only takes place once, from September to November every year. This creates rarity and anticipation in harvesting velvet pine mushrooms.
Difficulties During Harvesting
Finally, velvet pine mushrooms are even more expensive because of the difficulty in harvesting. This type of fungus does not grow on tree trunks or other wood but is often hidden under layers of soil and dry leaves in the forest. Discovering and harvesting velvet pine mushrooms is an art that requires skill and experience, which often takes decades of training.
The above factors have made Matsutake pine mushrooms a precious Japanese specialty, with high value and creating excitement in autumn every year. Although expensive, velvet pine mushrooms are still an important part of the cuisine and culture of the country of cherry blossoms.
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