Dried Shiitake Mushroom 500g
✅ UMAMI: Umani in Japanese, in English we say savoury, meaty or delicious flavour. Shitake is often consumed dried rather than fresh. The drying process draws out the umami flavour by breaking down proteins into amino acids(glutamate).
✅ VEGAN: Suitable for Vegan and Vegetarians. Low fat and high fibre & protein
✅ PROTEIN & FIBRE: Dried shiitake mushroom is high in protein and dietary fibre.
✅ A KITCHEN CUPBOARD STAPLE: Shiitake mushroom is a staple ingredient of many popular recipes. It is easy to store, simple to use. Simply soak in water for a few minutes and ready to use. Perfect in soup, ramen broth and stir-fries.
✅ HOW TO PREPARE: Soak the dried shiitake mushroom in a bowel of water, soak for minimum 20 minutes until it is softened. The mushrooms should be at least double-sized. Drain the liquid, it can be used as stock.
Shiitake Mushroom
Typical Values (g)
Per 100g/100ml
Energy (Kcal/KJ)
274kcal:
1149 KJ
Fat
1
of which saturate fat
0.5
of which monounsaturated fat*
0
of which, polyunsaturated fat*
0
Carbohydrate
33
of which sugar
0.6
of which Polyols*
0
of which starch*
0
Fibre*
34
Protein
18.4
Salt
0