Description
Shiitake Mushrooms are traditionally from Japan, Shii means Tree - Take means Mushroom
Shiitake produce a woodsy meaty flavour ideal for many dishes whether its Asian or other, great in Stir-Frys, equally goes well in pasta dishes because of its flavour
While traditionally grown in Japan there are limitations to how much is grown and exported, Shiitakes are now traditionally grown in China
When looking for the shiitake mushrooms grown to full mature and dried to perfection there is a two tone colour with a brown top cap and white under cap
Grown in China
Nutritional Information per 100g
Energy kcals 233
Energy kJ 977
Protein (g) 8.6
Fat (g) 1.2
of which Saturates (g) 0.28
Carbohydrate (g) 68.3
of which Sugars (g) 13.6
Fibre (g) 10.8
Sodium (mg) 17
Salt (g) 0.0425