Shitake Mushroom

Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) Description Edible basidiomycete grown on hardwood logs or sterilized sawdust blocks. Brown cap, pale gills, short stipe. Sensory profile: pronounced umami, fungal–earthy, woody, lightly garlic-like notes; drying concentrates 5′-nucleotides and aroma. Formats: fresh, whole dried caps, flakes, powder, and...