Shiitake

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is a gilled basidiomycete mushroom, widely cultivated and consumed as a food. In commercial contexts it is also often positioned as a “functional” ingredient, mainly due to its β-glucans and some characteristic compounds (e.g., lentinan and eritadenine). From a technical standpoint it is...