Kirnig

Two innovative young farmers, Andreas from Koflhof farm and Josef from Thalhof farm in Aldein, are the driving force behind the ‘Kirnig’ brand. The two friends cultivate mushrooms all year round. “Our gourmet mushrooms are organic, wholesome and genuine, with ‘kirnig’ meaning strong and nutritious in our local dialect”, they both explain. In addition, they cultivate wine, apples, blueberries and cherries and keep piglets and dairy cows. 

Products

Fresh mushrooms (oyster, king oyster, shiitake); preserved mushrooms (king oyster, shiitake), each 190 g; desiccated mushrooms (king oyster, shiitake), each 25 g.

MUSHROOMS

Wonderfully nutrient-rich food all year round. Mushroom farming is an art that has to be learnt: the right level of moisture, precise temperature control and careful examination of cultivation conditions are crucial for producing healthy, tasty edible mushrooms.

Freshly-picked ‘Red Rooster’ mushrooms coming from organic farms in South Tyrol may be purchased all year round. Their cultivation forms part of the agricultural cycle: the substrate that provides the soil for the mushrooms is later used as fertilizer on the farm. A protective desiccation process as well as preservation in oil conserves these nutrient- and protein-rich treats, without any use of artificial preservatives.