Chestnut mushrooms taste similar to shiitake mushrooms but milder, with a distinct nutty umami flavor that gives them their name. But, it’s their crunchy texture, fabulous color and long edible stems that add new dimensions to mushroom dishes. They’re often the reason that people choose to cook with chestnut mushrooms.

Chestnut mushrooms are good for your cells and blood health and support your immune system. The mushroom has recently been discovered to contain glutathione and ergotheonine, two potential anti-aging antioxidants