MUSHROOMS, DRIED ORGANIC SHIITAKE, MYCOTERRA FARM, 1oz

Shiitake boasts a rich fragrance, firm meaty texture, and a robust pungent, woodsy, earthy flavor that is distinct yet adaptable. Known for their deep Umami taste, shiitake are great for enhancing the flavor of almost any dish: meat, veggies, poultry, seafood, eggs, even baked goods. Shiitake are great sauteed, stuffed, roasted, grilled, pickled; or in soups, sauces, stir-frys, pastas and omelets. Shiitake also has various exotic uses in skin care, brewing, infusions, teas, and fermentation.

Native to East Asia where it has been cultivated for over 1,000 years, shiitake are highly regarded for both culinary and medicinal virtues. Shiitake mushrooms have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years due to their potential health benefits. They were believed to boost energy levels, improve circulation, tonify blood, resolve phlegm, among other things. One of the most notable characteristics of Lentinula edodes is its ability to produce vitamin D when exposed to UV light. It contains high levels of polysaccharides which may help boost immune function and lower cholesterol levels.