Also known as the Black Poplar mushroom, Velvet Pioppini caps are dark chocolate brown with a soft/silky texture. The creamy stems have a texture similar to asparagus.

Pack Size

6# Case

Applications/Techniques

The intense forest flavor makes it a natural for pastas, game, and red meats. Widely used in Italy for pasta con funghi. Pair with big red wines.

Flavor Friends

• Almonds
• Arugula
• Butter
• Carrots
• Cheese-Parmesan,
• Chervil
• Chives
• Cream
• Cream cheese
• Eggs
• Fennel
• Garlic
• Hazelnuts
• Lemon
• Marjoram
• Mascarpone
• Mint
• Mushrooms
• Olive oil
• Onions
• Parsley
• Pasta
• Pepper, black
• Polenta
• Potatoes
• Radicchio
• Rice-arborio
• Sage
• Shallots
• Spinach
• Tarragon
• Thyme
• Truffles
• Vinegar, balsamic
• Walnuts