In the world, Shiitake mushrooms are second only to button mushrooms in terms of consumption. On dead hardwood trees, including shii, beech, maple, oak, and poplar, shiitake mushrooms grow in clusters.
Known for their chewy texture and umami flavor, Shiitake mushrooms are cultivated worldwide nowadays.
The caps of Shiitake mushrooms range in size from 10 to 20 centimeters in diameter and are attached to thin stems. Light, medium, and dark brown, with a characteristic curled rim, these caps are wide-brimmed with a wide, umbrella-shaped shape.
It has a cream-colored flesh that is chewy, spongy, and firm. There may also be a thin veil covering the gills beneath the cap, depending on the maturity. The white gills are tightly packed and not attached to the stem.
The white to light brown stem is tough, fibrous and smooth. It has an earthy, smoky, umami flavor and a garlic-pine aroma when cooked.
Shiitake mushroom contains a number of vitamins including A, B2, B12, C, and D, as well as iron, calcium, copper, selenium, zinc, and manganese.
Scientific name of Shiitake Mushroom
Lentinula Edodes
Other names of Shiitake Mushroom
- Sawtooth Oak Mushroom
- Black Forest Mushroom
- Black Mushroom
- Golden Oak Mushroom
- Oakwood Mushroom
- Chinese Black Mushroom
- Dongo
- Shanku
- Shiang-gu
- Oak mushroom
Calories by source in Shiitake Mushroom
- Calories by carbohydrate in Shiitake Mushroom = 70%
- Calories by fat in Shiitake Mushroom = 12%
- Calories by protein in Shiitake Mushroom = 17%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Shiitake Mushroom
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Shiitake Mushroom = 22%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Shiitake Mushroom = 32%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Shiitake Mushroom = 46%
Nutrition facts of Shiitake Mushroom
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.49 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 2.24 | GRAM | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 6.79 | GRAM | 2% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Shiitake Mushroom, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Shiitake Mushroom, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Availability of Shiitake Mushroom
- Cultivated shiitake mushroom is available round the year. Wild growing shiitake mushrooms availability ranges between spring and early fall.
Complete nutrition facts of Shiitake Mushroom
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