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Shiitake Mushroom


(Scientific Binomial Name: Lentinula edodes)

Selection Information


Usage: Eating fresh, cooking, in salads, stir-frys and sauces. Shiitake Mushrooms are featured in many Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai dishes.

Selection: Good-quality Shiitake mushrooms are brown to black, dry and have smooth, firm caps.

Avoid: Avoid product that is wet, soft, bruised or has spots of mold.

Storage: Store your unwashed Shiitake Mushrooms in a paper bag inside your refrigerator for up to 5 days. Wash them immediately prior to using them.


Seasonal Information


Shiitake Mushrooms are available year-round.


Shiitake Mushroom Nutritional Information


Serving Size: 1 cup stir-fried Shiitake Mushrooms (89g)

Amount Per Serving

 

Calories 43
Calories from Fat 3

 

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g

1% 

Cholesterol 0mg

0% 

Sodium 4mg

0% 

Total Carbohydrate 7g

2% 

Dietary Fiber 3g

13% 

Sugars 0g

 

Protein 3g

 

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 0%

Iron 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: PMA's Labeling Facts


Shiitake Mushrooms are very low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. They're also a good source of Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Copper and Selenium, and a great source of Dietary Fiber, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus and Manganese.