Shiitake Mushrooms - Whole Dried - 200g (Raw, Organic)

Be your own elixir master with our full line of dried mushrooms.  They are also great in teas, soups, smoothies, sauces, salads, soups and meals.  Rehydrate and eat them raw or grind them into smaller pieces or powder.  They are very versatile and easy to use.

Shiitake mushrooms contain B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B12 and vitamin D. They have anti-tumor, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties. Shiitake mushrooms contain all 9 of the amino acids in a ratio similar to the ideal protein and are 20% protein by dry weight.  They also contain significant amounts of Calcium, phosphorous, iron, sodium and potassium. The fiber of Shiitake mushrooms contain eritadenine that produces a cholesterol lowering effect and shiitake is considered a low calorie food.  The added bonus us that these are just delicious.

These are large caps (3-5cm) and NO STEMS. No stems means you get about twice the amount of usuable shiitake compared to other brands.
Each bags weighs 200grams (7.2oz's). That makes 1 bag the equivalent of about 4lbs of fresh shiitake caps.

A derivative of shiitake mushrooms is used in Japan for Cancer treatment and is recognized by the Japanese FDA as cancer fighting.

Shiitake mushrooms have a shelf life of years and rehydrate at about a 8:1 when soaked in warm water for aprox 45 minutes. They are also called Chinese mushrooms or black Chinese mushrooms.