Properties of the cardoncello

The properties of the Cardoncello mushroom grown on the Murge plateau

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At Micotec we take care of the production and marketing of cardoncello mushroom substrate in Gravina in Puglia, in the province of Bari. That's why we can tell you everything about cardoncello mushroom and especially on the substrate of mushrooms and strains.

History of the cardoncello

Typical of uncultivated, degraded, rocky and tree-less places, the cardoncello is a widespread mushroom in Europe, North Africa and Asia (especially in India and China). In Italy, the history of the cardoncello mushroom and the benefits of cardoncelli mushrooms are well documented: the first evidence dates back to Pliny the Elder.


The cardoncello characterizes the mycological culture of Basilicata, Sardinia, Sicily, Liguria, Lazio and Puglia. In the latter it is common on the Gargano, in Salento and in the plateau of the Murge Bari, where our company in Gravina in Puglia is located, which knows the properties of the cardoncello well. Since 2007, this gastronomic delicacy has been included in the list of excellent products of our territory.

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Beneficial Properties

The commercial success of the cardoncello mushroom is linked to its particular organoleptic qualities which have always been known. Furthermore, in recent years, a large scientific literature has brought to light other benefits of cardoncelli mushrooms. Among the main properties of cardoncello, in fact, there are the high content of dietary fibers and proteins and a reduced fat content.


This makes the cardoncello an excellent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant food, recommended for the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system. In our company in Gravina in Puglia you will always find competent staff on all the characteristics of this product.

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