Seasonal Shiitake
Shiitake mushrooms feature a tan to dark brown cap and love growing on decaying hardwood trees. This mushroom thrives in a wide range of climates, making it a great addition to any menu!
Flavor and Texture Profile: Shiitakes are known for their meaty texture with strong earth tones. It is recommended you always remove the tough stem.
Health Benefits: Shiitake mushrooms are low in calories but offer good amounts of fiber, B vitamins, and copper. Shiitakes have also been studied to have immune boosting, cholesterol - lowering, and cancer fighting effects.
Availability: Shiitake can be grown year round depending on the strain.
Shiitake mushrooms feature a tan to dark brown cap and love growing on decaying hardwood trees. This mushroom thrives in a wide range of climates, making it a great addition to any menu!
Flavor and Texture Profile: Shiitakes are known for their meaty texture with strong earth tones. It is recommended you always remove the tough stem.
Health Benefits: Shiitake mushrooms are low in calories but offer good amounts of fiber, B vitamins, and copper. Shiitakes have also been studied to have immune boosting, cholesterol - lowering, and cancer fighting effects.
Availability: Shiitake can be grown year round depending on the strain.
Shiitake mushrooms feature a tan to dark brown cap and love growing on decaying hardwood trees. This mushroom thrives in a wide range of climates, making it a great addition to any menu!
Flavor and Texture Profile: Shiitakes are known for their meaty texture with strong earth tones. It is recommended you always remove the tough stem.
Health Benefits: Shiitake mushrooms are low in calories but offer good amounts of fiber, B vitamins, and copper. Shiitakes have also been studied to have immune boosting, cholesterol - lowering, and cancer fighting effects.
Availability: Shiitake can be grown year round depending on the strain.
Important Note: To fully take advantage of beneficial nutrients it is important to alway cook mushrooms to at least 140 degrees fahrenheit. This also deactivates any heat sensitive toxins.