Shiitake Mushrooms, dried & sliced

Have a meaty, smoky flavor you don’t get from fresh mushrooms & also contain glutamate, naturally, which give them an umami taste that makes Chinese food taste so good. And dried mushrooms, in an air tight container, will last for over a year. From the Rhode Island Mushroom Company. Learn More About the Product Shiitake mushrooms have a fragrant aroma and are crisp, brittle, & lightweight. When rehydrated & cooked, the mushrooms develop a tender, meaty texture & have a savory, earthy, and smoky, umami flavor. Shiitake mushrooms are a good source of copper to maintain a healthy nervous system, vitamin B5, manganese, niacin, riboflavin They also provide vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, & vitamin C. To rehydrate, before use, place the mushrooms in hot to boiling water for at least 20 minutes (the bowl can also be covered to speed up the process).