Organic Shiitake Mushroom 100g Thailand

Name: Organic Shiitake Mushroom 100g Thailand - ZENXIN Singapore
SKU: 1001768
Price: 5.30 SGD
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$5.30

Origin: Thailand
Status: Organic
Certification: NASAA/TAS
Highlights: Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) 香菇 Xiāng gū are used as medicinal foods and have been used in traditional medicines in China, Korea, Japan and Eastern Russia for their anti-cancer and immunomodulatory properties.

Mushroom cultivation is thought to have begun during the Song dynasty ~11th century in the Qingyuan 庆元县region (Lishui, Zhejiang, China) There is even a temple dedicated to Wu San Kwung who is said to have discovered the ‘beat and soak’ principle when chopping logs. Shiitake mushrooms grow on hardwood logs and he found when he beat the logs with his axe, more mushrooms would grow.

These shiitake mushrooms are certified organic, meaning water is from a pure source, they are grown without artificial fertilisers or pesticides, and no booster like urea is added, so the taste and smell are very natural. They add a delicious umami flavour to your stir-fries with broccoli, choy sum or even your 米粉汤

Fibre-rich, they contain 3 compounds which help lower cholesterol; Eritadenine which inhibits an enzyme involved in producing cholesterol, Sterols which help block cholesterol absorption in the gut and Beta-glucan fibre that can helps lower cholesterol.

A polysaccharide called lentinan has been shown to inhibit the growth and spread of leukaemia cells and acts to enhance the immune system reducing tumour growth. In Chinese medicine, shiitake are thought to boost health and longevity as well as improve circulation.

SKU: 1001768 Category: Organic Mushrooms Tag: ZENXIN

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Organic Shiitake mushrooms are one of the most popular mushrooms worldwide. They are prized for their rich, savoury taste and diverse health benefits. Compounds in Organic Shiitake mushrooms may help fight cancer, boost immunity, and support heart health. They are rich in B-complex vitamins and high in fibre while low in calories. They are also available in dried form and are used to add their rich aroma to many Chinese dishes.

Organic Shiitake Mushrooms have two main uses as food and as supplements. You can cook with both fresh and dried shiitake, although the dried ones are slightly more popular and store longer. Dried shiitake have an umami flavour that’s even more intense than when fresh.

The umami flavour in these fresh mushrooms can be described as savoury or meaty. It’s often considered the fifth taste, alongside sweet, sour, bitter and salty. Both dried and fresh shiitake mushrooms are used in stir-fries, soups, stews, and other dishes. Shiitake mushrooms have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine. They’re also part of the medical traditions of Japan, Korea, and Eastern Russia. In Chinese medicine, shiitake are thought to boost health and longevity, as well as improve circulation.