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Shiitake dried mushrooms

Country of Origin: Japan

Shiitake mushrooms are "fragrant" mushrooms with distinct flavor and texture. Dried shiitakes have many more advantages over fresh. To name a few, they offer a natural smoky oak-flavor. Once reconstituted, dried shiitakes have the ability to absorb your cooking sauce and dramatically enhance the flavor of your favorite recipes.

Shiitake mushroom, is the most popular edible mushroom in Japan. Shiitake is the Japanese word for oak mushroom. Shiitake has been the foundation of traditional medicine in Asia for thousands of years. The mushroom is reputed to be a tonic, a stimulant, an aphrodisiac and an aid in the prevention of cerebral hemorrhagic strokes - and it is a non-timber forest product.