Shiitake Mushroom
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Major Growing Areas
Originally from China, shiitake mushrooms are now grown and artificially cultivated in places such as the United States, the Netherlands, Poland, Japan and South Korea.
Varieties
Also known as Chinese black mushroom or black forest mushroom. Shiitake mushrooms are one of the nearly one thousand types of known edible mushrooms.
Nutritional Values
Shiitake mushrooms are rich in dietary fibre and zinc, which help lower blood cholesteral levels, prevent constipation and maintain the normal functions of the neural and immune systems. While the protein content of shiitake mushrooms is higher than that of leafy vegetables, it is still lower than that of meat, as well as soybeans and their products. Therefore, shiitake mushrooms cannot be treated as a substitute of meat.
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| Per 100 g |
| Energy |
34 kcal |
| Dietary Fibre |
2.5 g |
| Potassium |
304mg |
| Zinc |
1 mg |
| Selenium |
5.7 µg |
Buying and Cooking Tips
When purchasing fresh shiitake mushrooms, choose those that are whole in shape and plump with short stems. Avoid choosing those that have cracks on the surface and a slimy texture. Fresh shiitake mushrooms should be stored in a refrigerator or in a dry environment to avoid spoiling. In addition, fresh shiitake mushrooms should be cooked soon after washing, as they are prone to spoiling.
Fun Facts
While wild shiitake mushrooms grow on trees, they can also be artificially cultivated on wood in an environment with low temperature and high humidity at present. Fresh shiitake mushrooms, upon being sun-dried, will become the so-called dried shiitake mushrooms.
Common Dishes:
Braised Chicken and Shiitake Mushrooms; Braised Flowering Chinese Cabbages and Shiitake Mushrooms; Steamed Minced Pork with Shiitake Mushrooms and Water Chestnuts, etc.
"One serving of vegetables" is approximately equivalent to:
½ bowl of cooked shiitake mushrooms
Note: One bowl = 250-300 ml
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