Fungus (see below), which are produced by very closely related "Aspergilli". Quorn, a meat substitute, is made from "Fusarium venenatum". Edible mushrooms include commercially raised and wild-harvested fungi. "Agaricus bisporus", sold as button mushrooms when small or Portobello mushrooms when larger, is the most widely cultivated species in the West, used in salads, soups, and many other dishes. Many Asian fungi are commercially grown and have increased in popularity in the West. They are often available fresh in grocery stores and markets, including straw mushrooms ("Volvariella volvacea"), oyster mushrooms ("Pleurotus ostreatus"), shiitakes ("Lentinula edodes"), and enokitake ("Flammulina" spp.). Many other mushroom
Maraval (chestnut) Maraval (chestnut) Maraval is the name of a natural chestnut hybrid (synonym CA 74), a cross between a European chestnut (Castanea sativa) and Japanese (Castanea crenata). This variety was created in France in 1986 by INRA in Lalevade-d'Ardèche. It is mainly used as root stock because of its good compatibility with many varieties. Maraval produces a big mahogany colored nut from triangular to elliptical triangular shape. It keeps well. Peeling is mediocre but good in boiling water. Its fruit can be used fresh as well as for processing. It is not very demanding to the quality of the soil and