SHIITAKE MUSHROOM
Shiitake mushrooms are one of the most popular mushrooms worldwide due to their health benefits and rich, woodsy, umami (savory) flavor, sometimes described as ‘meaty’. Native to East Asia and Russia, and widely consumed in foods and traditional medicines, shiitake mushrooms grow on the decaying wood ofdeciduous trees.The name Shiitake comes from Japan and combines the words shii,the hardwood tree the mushrooms commonly grew on, and take, the Japanese word for mushroom.
Rich in antioxidant polysaccharides like beta-glucans (soluble dietary fibers) and lentinans, shiitake mushrooms also contain eritadenine, terpenoids, sterols, lipids,amino acids, linoleic acid (an essential fatty acid), and various vitamins and minerals.*
| Product | Specifications | Applications |
|---|---|---|
Shiitake Mushroom Powder (organic)
 | Botanical source: Lentinus edodes (Berk.) Sing Total Polysaccharides: >5% Beta-glucans: >30% Country of Origin: China Part used: Fruiting body Other ingredients: None Drying method: Dehydration Appearance: Light brown to beige powder Solubility: Partly soluble Flavor: A typical shiitake mushroom flavor –rich, earthy, woodsy, yeasty, savory (often described as ‘meaty’) Shelf life: 3 years Certifications: Organic, Kosher and Food grade Produced in an FSSC 22000 certified facilit | Functional foods: RTE meals, packet meals, soups, sauces, sauce mixes, salad dressings, snacks like jerky Functional beverages: RTD smoothies, powdered drink mixes Dietary supplements: Superfood, immunity and adaptogen powders, tablets and capsules Pet care: Foods, food toppers, treats, supplements |
