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Cauliflower mushroom

Cauliflower mushroom is a pale, branching wild mushroom resembling folded ribbons, used cooked after cleaning debris from its tender fronds.

Cauliflower mushroom — illustrative ingredient image

About Cauliflower mushroom

Cauliflower mushroom is the common name for an edible wild mushroom with a branching, folded structure that resembles a mass of pale ribbons or fronds. Its colour is generally cream to pale yellow, and the fronds are tender but can trap debris. The name describes its appearance and does not mean that it is made from cauliflower or belongs to the cauliflower vegetable.

It is used cooked, often in sautéed or simmered preparations, after careful cleaning of the branching surfaces. Fresh specimens can vary in size, colour, and firmness, and the common name may be applied to related mushrooms. This description does not establish the identity of any foraged specimen; accurate identification is essential before use.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

cauliflower mushroom

English

Cauliflower Mushroom, Dried

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English

Cauliflower Mushroom, Raw

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English

Cauliflower Mushroom, Sun-dried

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Cauliflower mushroom nutrition & diet

Cauliflower mushroom nutritional value

Reference: Cauliflower Mushroom, Raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
19kcal
Protein
1.1g
Carbs
7.3g
Fat
0.4g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Nutrition comparisons should specify the mushroom species and whether it is raw or cooked; cooking changes its water content and edible weight. Cleaning and trimming also affect the portion measured.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Korean Standard Food Composition Database 10.4 (2026) — G0310000000a ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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