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Eden Foods Shiitake Mushrooms, Whole Dried, 0.88 oz
EDEN Shiitake Mushrooms are grown on logs of the 'shii' tree (Pasania cuspidata or Quercus cuspidata), two species of oak that grow in central and southern Japan. Fresh logs are cut in the fall when they are about eight inches in diameter. Holes are drilled in the logs and spores are inserted. The logs are placed in pine forests where there is an ideal amount of sunlight, shade, and moisture. In approximately one year the shiitake begin to push to the surface. Shiitake will continue growing on the oak logs until the logs have completely decayed, usually after four or five years. EDEN Shiitake Mushrooms are hand harvested at their peak, when the cap is thick, round and partially closed. They are the finest grade of shiitake known as 'donko' shiitake. 'Donko' are the first, young and tightly curled mushrooms, with a thick cap and the strongest flavor, to emerge from the logs they grow on. After picking EDEN Shiitake are sun dried to preserve their quality and savory, smoky flavor. EDEN Shiitake Mushrooms are grown in their natural habitat, unlike commercial varieties grown indoors on sawdust bricks or artificial logs. They are often treated with fungicides to prevent the growth of mold on the artificial logs. Shiitake grown under such conditions are less flavorful and healthful than our naturally grown shiitake. Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula Edodes) have been highly valued as a food and in Japan, China and other Asian countries since ancient times where they have been cultivated for more than 1,000 years. Shiitake are the second most common edible mushroom in the world after the white button mushroom. Shiitake have long been recognized as a healing food, a quality researchers attribute in part to their abundance of complex carbohydrates known as polysaccharides. Lentinan and lentinula edodes mycelium (LEM) are two polysaccharides in shiitake that research scientist are finding can help the body with diseases involving suppressed immune system function, including various types of cancer. Researchers believe these two polysaccharides may stimulate the immune system cells to clear the body of cancer cells. Shiitake are believed to have anti-viral properties, helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and to support liver function. Used for thousands of years as a staple in Asian cooking, shiitake were highly valued for their ability to counteract the effects of excess salt and animal food.EDEN Shiitake Mushrooms are an excellent source of dietary fiber and vitamin D (25% of the daily value per serving), and a good source of niacin (B3). They also provide quality protein, potassium, riboflavin (B2), thiamin (B1), iron, magnesium and zinc. They are fat free, sodium free and low carb.To use EDEN Shiitake, soak in cold water for two to five hours before cooking, for maximum softness and release of flavor. Remove the tough tip of the stem and use it to flavor soup stocks and sauces or discard them. The soaking water can be saved for soup stock. |
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Eden Foods Shiitake Mushrooms, Dried Sliced, 0.88 oz
EDEN Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms are grown on logs of the 'shii' tree (Pasania cuspidata or Quercus cuspidata), a species of oak that grow in central and southern Japan. Fresh logs are cut into 3 foot lengths in the fall when they are about eight inches in diameter. Holes are drilled in the logs and shiitake spores inserted. The logs are placed in pine forests where there's an ideal balance of sunlight, shade, and moisture. In approximately one year the shiitake begin to push to the surface. Shiitake will continue growing on the oak logs until the logs have completely decayed, usually after four or five years. EDEN Sliced Shiitake are hand harvested. The stems are removed and discarded before slicing the caps and naturally drying. After drying the slices are sorted for uniform thickness, shape and color before packing.EDEN Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms are grown in their natural habitat unlike commercial varieties grown indoors on sawdust bricks or artificial logs. Commercial shiitake are treated with fungicides to prevent mold growth. Shiitake grown under such conditions are less flavorful and healthful than our naturally grown shiitake.Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula Edodes) have been valued as a food and medicine in Japan, China and other Asian countries since ancient times. Cultivated for more than 1,000 years. Shiitake are the second most common edible mushroom in the world after the white button mushroom. Shiitake have long been recognized as a healing food, a quality researchers attribute in part to their abundance of complex carbohydrates known as polysaccharides. Lentinan and lentinula edodes mycelium (LEM) are two polysaccharides in shiitake that scientists are finding can help the body with diseases involving suppressed immune system function, including various types of cancer. Researchers believe these two polysaccharides may stimulate the immune system cells to clear the body of cancer cells. Shiitake are believed to have anti-viral properties, helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and to support liver function. A staple in Asian cooking, shiitake are valued for their ability to counteract the effects of excess salt and animal food.EDEN Shiitake Mushrooms are an excellent source of dietary fiber and vitamin D (25% of the daily value per serving) and a good source of niacin (B3). They provide quality protein, complex carbohydrate, potassium, riboflavin (B2), thiamin (B1), iron, magnesium and zinc. Fat free, sodium free, and low carb. To use EDEN Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms soak in warm water to cover for 5 to 7 minutes and they are ready. Reserve the soaking water for cooking. No need to remove stems or slice! For soups, stews and broth, there is no need to soak, simply add to the pot and cook. Tender in minutes. Use as you would other fresh or dried mushrooms in stir fries, soups, stews, gravies, sauces, pasta dishes or to make Shiitake Tea. Use EDEN Sliced Shiitake in place of beef or bouillon cubes in French onion soup. |
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Nature's Answer Shiitake - Alcohol Free, 1 oz
Each serving contains: Shiitake fruiting body fluid extract (1:1) 2,000mg Promotes A Healthy Immune System |
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Nature's Way Shiitake-Maitake Standardized Extract, 60 caps
Shiitake and Maitake have been used for centuries in traditional Asian medicine for general well being. This product contains 8% beta glucan, the polysaccharide to which most of the health benefits are attributed. Shiitake/Maitake Combination is suggested to boost immune function and help the body fight against viruses, bacteria, and fungi. |
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Planetary Herbals Full Spectrum Shiitake Mushroom - 460 mg- 60 tab
Botanical Immune Support. Reishi contains more than 100 oxygenated lanostane triterpenes, many of which are known for their ability to support our immune defenses. Planetary Herbals Full Spectrum™ Reishi Mushroom combines a highly concentrated extract of the mature fruiting body with the mycelia biomass, to ensure that every bit of reishi activity is present and easily absorbed. |
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Planetary Herbals Full Spectrum Shiitake Extract - 2 fl oz
Asian Adaptogenic Mushroom. Reishi mushroom is one of the most highly prized botanicals of Chinese herbalism. Traditionally it was used as a general tonifier for preserving health and promoting longevity, as well as for promoting mental well-being. Modern pharmacological research has identified more than 100 oxygenated lanostane triterpenes in the reishi mushroom fruiting body and the mycelium. Many of these compounds are known for their ability to support immune defenses. Planetary Herbals Full Spectrum™ Reishi Mushroom combines a highly concentrated extract of the mature fruiting body with the mycelia biomass, to ensure that every bit of reishi activity is present, and easily assimilable. |
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Primal Spirit Foods Meatless Jerky - Shiitake Mushroom Hot & Spicy, 24 Units / 1 oz
We at Primal Spirit Foods are dedicated to offering the consumer healthy, high-quality, meat alternative foods and other products that are natural and good tasting. Our SHIITAKE MUSHROOM PRIMAL STRIPS are the first Shiitake Mushroom meat alternative snack product and comes to you in HOT & SPICY flavor. |
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Road`s End Organics Gravy Mix - Shiitake Mushroom, 12 Units / 1 oz
The first organic vegan gravy mix available, Road's End has created the most flavorful mixes we've ever tried. Wheat-free, gluten-free and made from only the finest ingredients. |
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Solgar Reishi Shiitake Maitake Mushroom Extract - 50 vegi cap
Dietary supplement. Suitable for vegetarians. |
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Shiitake Mushroom Extract (Lentinula edodes; Dong Gu Ru Ben) 2 fl oz: HH
Shitake mushrooms are a legendary gourmet treat, used for centuries in Asia as both food and remedy. Shitake recipes are innumerable and delicious. Shitake is also one of the most thoroughly researched and documented medicinal mushrooms. Not only do they have excellent nutritive value; they also are the source of at least two important components with proven pharmacological effects--LEM (Lentinula edodes mycelium extract) and Lentinin. These two components have demonstrated strong antitumor activity. The initial antitumor research was performed in 1969 by Tetsuro Ikekawa at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, along with colleagues at the National Cancer Center Research Institute in Tokyo. The researchers found that water extracts of shiitake and several other mushrooms collected in the wild produced high rates of tumour inhibition in mice (72 to 92%). Ikekawa later identified a polysaccharide in shiitake called lentinan as having powerful antitumor activity. Part of any positive medicinal effects of shiitake may result from it serving as a dietary supplement, particularly the provision of various amino acids such as isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, and valine, as well as vitamins B1, B2, B12 and also mineral salts. Regular intake may prevent rickets, especially in infants, which could be due to a disorder of phosphorus and calcium metabolism caused by vitamin D deficiency. Lentinula edodes is very rich in the provitamin - not present in quantity in vegetables. Ergosterol is converted to vitamin D in presence of sunlight. Vitamin D increases resistance against illnesses and has preventive and curative effects on colds. Lentinula edodes also contains adenine and choline, which may prevent the occurrence of cirrhosis of the liver as well as vascular sclerosis. Tyrosinase contained in Lentinula edodes tends to lower blood pressure. Two other constituents which have been isolated from Lentinula edodes tend to reduce serum cholesterol. Like many medicinal mushrooms, Shiitake acts by enhancing various immune system functions rather than attacking the tumor cells directly. Shiitake is used medically for any and all diseases involving depressed immune function including cancer, AIDS, environmental allergies, yeast infections, and frequent flu and colds. In addition, contains compounds effective in lowering cholesterol and treating high blood pressure. In rare cases, there is an allergic dermatological reaction to Shitake. http://www.herbmed.org/Herbs/Herb171.htm: Pharmacodynamics: The mycelium-free culture fluid of Lentinus edodes was bacteriostatic against Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus megaterium. The substance responsible for the activity was heat-stable, could be extracted with chloroform and had a molecular weight under 10000. Hatvani 2001 Hemagglutinating activity of culture liquid was substantially higher than mycelium... |
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Shiitake Mushroom Whole (Lentinula edodes; Dong Gu Ru Ben) ½ lb: K
This is Frontier’s double wall silverfoil pack. Some Frontier packs are double wall wax-lined paper. Shiitake mushrooms are a legendary gourmet treat, used for centuries in Asia as both food and remedy. Sweet Simmered Mushrooms - Shiitake No Nimono: http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/side/veg/swtsimmershroom.html: 4 medium to large dried Shiitake mushrooms Simmering Sauce 1 C water 1 T sugar 2 T mirin 2 T soy sauce 2 T sake ½ tsp. dashi-no-moto (kelp) powder (see note above) Serves 2 Place mushrooms in a medium bowl and add warm water to cover. Soak dried mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes drain mushrooms and squeeze them dry. Cut off the discard stems. Prepare simmering sauce by combining all ingredients in a medium saucpan. Add mushrooms to simmering sauce and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Immediately reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mushrooms for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid had almost all evaporated and mushrooms are well coated with the sauce. Divide mushrooms and any remaining sauce between two small serving bowls. Shiitake Mushroom Soup: http://www.bloodroot.com/assets/html/recipes/fall/s_shiitake.htm: This soup is the one to make for someone who doesn't feel up to par. It is more effective than the proverbial chicken soup since shiitake mushrooms are known to enhance the immune system. It also tastes wonderful. 1) Soak 12 dried shiitake mushrooms in 2 qt. water for ½ hour, or until they are soft. Remove them and squeeze the water back into the bowl. Soaking liquid should be reserved for the broth. Thinly slice the shiitakes. Set aside. 2) Chop 1 small onion, thinly slice 1 carrot, peel and slice 1 small yam. 3) In a soup kettle, heat 1-2 Tb. oil. First sauté the shiitakes until they turn golden, then add the onion. At the same time add 1 Tb. sesame oil. As the onions begin to brown, add the carrot and yam. 4) Next add 1 c. Chinese cabbage, sliced thinly, 1 clove garlic, chopped, and ½ Tb. fresh ginger, grated. Turn all vegetables in the pot frequently. Add more cooking oil only if necessary. 5) When vegetables are well-browned, add reserved shiitake soaking liquid and bring to a boil. Add a few leaves of fresh spinach, 1/3 c. shoyu (soy sauce), and fresh grated pepper. Taste and correct seasoning. 6) Serve hot, with sliced scallions on top. Optional: Cooked soba noodles (Japanese pasta made of buckwheat) add a pleasant texture to this soup. Serves 6 Shiitake Mushroom Saute: http://www.ccsn.nevada.edu/pa/press/Shiitake.html: Makes 4 Servings 16 Ounces Shiitake, small dice 1½ Ounces shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ounce butter 3 ounces carrot, julienned 1 ounce snow peas, julienned 2 ounces sake ½ ounce chicken glace ½ teaspoon thyme, minced season to taste salt and pepper Peel carrot and julienne. Clean and julienne snow peas. Mince shallot, garlic, and thyme. |
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Shiitake Plug Spawn 100 dowels (Lentinula edodes): F
Lentinula edodes: Shiitake Shiitake mushrooms have been hailed for both their culinary and medicinal benefits in Japan and other parts of Asia for hundreds of years, and their popularity worldwide increases every year. Found primarily on thicker-barked hardwoods like oak, they also do well on ''scrub'' hardwoods like alder although longevity of the logs will be less than that of other hardwoods. Logs or stumps can be inoculated; after incubating the logs may be partially buried, vertically-oriented, to conserve water during fruiting. When properly cared for, our hardy strain of Shiitake will begin to fruit in as little as 6 months, with the most substantial fruitings appearing 1–2 years from inoculation. Our Plug Spawn comes complete with our user-friendly, fully illustrated 10-page instruction booklet. Fungi Perfecti offers plug spawn of a number of hardy gourmet and medicinal mushroom species: Reishi, The Oregon Polypore, Maitake, The Conifer Coral, Lion's Mane, Shiitake, Pearl and Phoenix Oyster, Chicken of the Woods and Turkey Tail. These sterilized birch plugs are spirally grooved and fully colonized by pure mushroom mycelium, and are available in packages of approximately 100 or 300 dowels (our Shiitake Plug Spawn is also available in packages of approximately 1000 and 5000 dowels). By using the dowels to inoculate cut hardwood logs or stumps, mushroom mycelium can be encouraged to grow throughout or colonize the wood. Once the wood is fully colonized (typically 9-12 months) mushrooms will spring forth from cracks or channels in the wood. Generally, the best time of year to inoculate logs and stumps is in the Spring, after your last hard frost. However, you can inoculate your logs any time up to 2-3 weeks before consistently (i.e. 'round the clock) freezing temperatures set in for the Winter. The idea is to allow the mushroom mycelium growing on the Plug Spawn time to establish itself in its new home before it goes into dormancy over the Winter. Logs can be left outdoors over the Winter, under a layer of straw or a burlap tarp, shade cloth or other vapor-permeable cover (do not use plastic tarps: this can cause mold to form). In areas where the Winter is exceptionally harsh, logs can be stored in a shed, barn, garage or other outbuilding. Our Plug Spawn prefers to grow on hardwoods, with the exception of the Conifer Coral Mushroom, which grows on conifers, and the Phoenix Oyster, which grows well on firs. Most species can be grown on either logs or stumps. Non-aromatic hardwoods such as oak, poplar (cottonwood), elm, maple and similar woods are very good candidates for log cultivation. Alder is a good wood for the cultivation of Oyster and Shiitake mushrooms, but must be kept above ground because it will decompose quickly in contact with the soil. (We do not recommend using aromatic woods such as cedar or eucalyptus.) Thick-barked woods are preferable over ''paper-bark'' woods such as birch... |
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Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes; Dong Gu Ru Ben) Powder, 1 kg (2.2 lbs): RF
Shiitake (Shitake) mushrooms are a legendary gourmet treat, used for centuries in Asia as both food and remedy. Shiitake recipes are innumerable and delicious. Shiitake is also one of the most thoroughly researched and documented medicinal mushrooms. Not only do they have excellent nutritive value; they also are the source of at least two important components with proven pharmacological effects--LEM (Lentinula edodes mycelium extract) and Lentinin. These two components have demonstrated strong antitumor activity. The initial antitumor research was performed in 1969 by Tetsuro Ikekawa at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, along with colleagues at the National Cancer Center Research Institute in Tokyo. The researchers found that water extracts of shiitake and several other mushrooms collected in the wild produced high rates of tumour inhibition in mice (72 to 92%). Ikekawa later identified a polysaccharide in shiitake called lentinan as having powerful antitumor activity. Part of any positive medicinal effects of shiitake may result from it serving as a dietary supplement, particularly the provision of various amino acids such as isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, and valine, as well as vitamins B1, B2, B12 and also mineral salts. Regular intake may prevent rickets, especially in infants, which could be due to a disorder of phosphorus and calcium metabolism caused by vitamin D deficiency. Lentinula edodes is very rich in the provitamin - not present in quantity in vegetables. Ergosterol is converted to vitamin D in presence of sunlight. Vitamin D increases resistance against illnesses and has preventive and curative effects on colds. Lentinula edodes also contains adenine and choline, which may prevent the occurrence of cirrhosis of the liver as well as vascular sclerosis. Tyrosinase contained in Lentinula edodes tends to lower blood pressure. Two other constituents which have been isolated from Lentinula edodes tend to reduce serum cholesterol. Like many medicinal mushrooms, Shiitake acts by enhancing various immune system functions rather than attacking the tumor cells directly. Shiitake is used medically for any and all diseases involving depressed immune function including cancer, AIDS, environmental allergies, yeast infections, and frequent flu and colds. In addition, contains compounds effective in lowering cholesterol and treating high blood pressure. In rare cases, there is an allergic dermatological reaction to Shiitake. http://www.herbmed.org/Herbs/Herb171.htm: Pharmacodynamics: The mycelium-free culture fluid of Lentinus edodes was bacteriostatic against Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus megaterium. The substance responsible for the activity was heat-stable, could be extracted with chloroform and had a molecular weight under 10000. Hatvani 2001 Hemagglutinating activity of culture liquid was substantially higher than mycelium. |
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Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes; Dong Gu) 5:1 Extract Powder 100 gm: V
Shitake mushrooms are a legendary gourmet treat, used for centuries in Asia as both food and remedy. Sweet Simmered Mushrooms - Shitake No Nimono: http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/side/veg/swtsimmershroom.html: 4 medium to large dried shitake mushrooms Simmering Sauce 1 C water 1 T sugar 2 T mirin 2 T soy sauce 2 T sake ½ tsp. dashi-no-moto (kelp) powder (see note above) Serves 2 Place mushrooms in a medium bowl and add warm water to cover. Soak dried mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes drain mushrooms and squeeze them dry. Cut off the discard stems. Prepare simmering sauce by combining all ingredients in a medium saucpan. Add mushrooms to simmering sauce and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Immediately reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mushrooms for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid had almost all evaporated and mushrooms are well coated with the sauce. Divide mushrooms and any remaining sauce between two small serving bowls. Shiitake Mushroom Soup: http://www.bloodroot.com/assets/html/recipes/fall/s_shiitake.htm: This soup is the one to make for someone who doesn't feel up to par. It is more effective than the proverbial chicken soup since shiitake mushrooms are known to enhance the immune system. It also tastes wonderful. 1) Soak 12 dried shiitake mushrooms in 2 qt. water for ½ hour, or until they are soft. Remove them and squeeze the water back into the bowl. Soaking liquid should be reserved for the broth. Thinly slice the shiitakes. Set aside. 2) Chop 1 small onion, thinly slice 1 carrot, peel and slice 1 small yam. 3) In a soup kettle, heat 1-2 Tb. oil. First sauté the shiitakes until they turn golden, then add the onion. At the same time add 1 Tb. sesame oil. As the onions begin to brown, add the carrot and yam. 4) Next add 1 c. Chinese cabbage, sliced thinly, 1 clove garlic, chopped, and ½ Tb. fresh ginger, grated. Turn all vegetables in the pot frequently. Add more cooking oil only if necessary. 5) When vegetables are well-browned, add reserved shiitake soaking liquid and bring to a boil. Add a few leaves of fresh spinach, 1/3 c. shoyu (soy sauce), and fresh grated pepper. Taste and correct seasoning. 6) Serve hot, with sliced scallions on top. Optional: Cooked soba noodles (Japanese pasta made of buckwheat) add a pleasant texture to this soup. Serves 6 Shitake Mushroom Saute: http://www.ccsn.nevada.edu/pa/press/shitake.html: Makes 4 Servings 16 Ounces Shitake, small dice 1½ Ounces shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ounce butter 3 ounces carrot, julienned 1 ounce snow peas, julienned 2 ounces sake ½ ounce chicken glace ½ teaspoon thyme, minced season to taste salt and pepper Peel carrot and julienne. Clean and julienne snow peas. Mince shallot, garlic, and thyme. Saute shallot and garlic in butter. Add mushrooms and saute. Add carrot, and snow peas and saute. Deglaze with saki... |
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Shiitake Flower Mark Mushroom - Small (Lentinula edodes; Dong Gu - Ri Ben Hua) 1 lb: v
Shitake mushrooms are a legendary gourmet treat, used for centuries in Asia as both food and remedy. Sweet Simmered Mushrooms - Shitake No Nimono: http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/side/veg/swtsimmershroom.html: 4 medium to large dried shitake mushrooms Simmering Sauce 1 C water 1 T sugar 2 T mirin 2 T soy sauce 2 T sake ½ tsp. dashi-no-moto (kelp) powder (see note above) Serves 2 Place mushrooms in a medium bowl and add warm water to cover. Soak dried mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes drain mushrooms and squeeze them dry. Cut off the discard stems. Prepare simmering sauce by combining all ingredients in a medium saucpan. Add mushrooms to simmering sauce and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Immediately reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mushrooms for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid had almost all evaporated and mushrooms are well coated with the sauce. Divide mushrooms and any remaining sauce between two small serving bowls. Shiitake Mushroom Soup: http://www.bloodroot.com/assets/html/recipes/fall/s_shiitake.htm: This soup is the one to make for someone who doesn't feel up to par. It is more effective than the proverbial chicken soup since shiitake mushrooms are known to enhance the immune system. It also tastes wonderful. 1) Soak 12 dried shiitake mushrooms in 2 qt. water for ½ hour, or until they are soft. Remove them and squeeze the water back into the bowl. Soaking liquid should be reserved for the broth. Thinly slice the shiitakes. Set aside. 2) Chop 1 small onion, thinly slice 1 carrot, peel and slice 1 small yam. 3) In a soup kettle, heat 1-2 Tb. oil. First sauté the shiitakes until they turn golden, then add the onion. At the same time add 1 Tb. sesame oil. As the onions begin to brown, add the carrot and yam. 4) Next add 1 c. Chinese cabbage, sliced thinly, 1 clove garlic, chopped, and ½ Tb. fresh ginger, grated. Turn all vegetables in the pot frequently. Add more cooking oil only if necessary. 5) When vegetables are well-browned, add reserved shiitake soaking liquid and bring to a boil. Add a few leaves of fresh spinach, 1/3 c. shoyu (soy sauce), and fresh grated pepper. Taste and correct seasoning. 6) Serve hot, with sliced scallions on top. Optional: Cooked soba noodles (Japanese pasta made of buckwheat) add a pleasant texture to this soup. Serves 6 Shitake Mushroom Saute: http://www.ccsn.nevada.edu/pa/press/shitake.html: Makes 4 Servings 16 Ounces Shitake, small dice 1½ Ounces shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ounce butter 3 ounces carrot, julienned 1 ounce snow peas, julienned 2 ounces sake ½ ounce chicken glace ½ teaspoon thyme, minced season to taste salt and pepper Peel carrot and julienne. Clean and julienne snow peas. Mince shallot, garlic, and thyme. Saute shallot and garlic in butter. Add mushrooms and saute. Add carrot, and snow peas and saute.Deglaze with saki... |
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Shiitake Mushroom - Medium (Lentinula edodes; Dong Gu) Powdered 1 lb: V
Shitake mushrooms are a legendary gourmet treat, used for centuries in Asia as both food and remedy. Sweet Simmered Mushrooms - Shitake No Nimono: http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/side/veg/swtsimmershroom.html: 4 medium to large dried shitake mushrooms Simmering Sauce 1 C water 1 T sugar 2 T mirin 2 T soy sauce 2 T sake ½ tsp. dashi-no-moto (kelp) powder (see note above) Serves 2 Place mushrooms in a medium bowl and add warm water to cover. Soak dried mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes drain mushrooms and squeeze them dry. Cut off the discard stems. Prepare simmering sauce by combining all ingredients in a medium saucpan. Add mushrooms to simmering sauce and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Immediately reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mushrooms for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid had almost all evaporated and mushrooms are well coated with the sauce. Divide mushrooms and any remaining sauce between two small serving bowls. Shiitake Mushroom Soup: http://www.bloodroot.com/assets/html/recipes/fall/s_shiitake.htm: This soup is the one to make for someone who doesn't feel up to par. It is more effective than the proverbial chicken soup since shiitake mushrooms are known to enhance the immune system. It also tastes wonderful. 1) Soak 12 dried shiitake mushrooms in 2 qt. water for ½ hour, or until they are soft. Remove them and squeeze the water back into the bowl. Soaking liquid should be reserved for the broth. Thinly slice the shiitakes. Set aside. 2) Chop 1 small onion, thinly slice 1 carrot, peel and slice 1 small yam. 3) In a soup kettle, heat 1-2 Tb. oil. First sauté the shiitakes until they turn golden, then add the onion. At the same time add 1 Tb. sesame oil. As the onions begin to brown, add the carrot and yam. 4) Next add 1 c. Chinese cabbage, sliced thinly, 1 clove garlic, chopped, and ½ Tb. fresh ginger, grated. Turn all vegetables in the pot frequently. Add more cooking oil only if necessary. 5) When vegetables are well-browned, add reserved shiitake soaking liquid and bring to a boil. Add a few leaves of fresh spinach, 1/3 c. shoyu (soy sauce), and fresh grated pepper. Taste and correct seasoning. 6) Serve hot, with sliced scallions on top. Optional: Cooked soba noodles (Japanese pasta made of buckwheat) add a pleasant texture to this soup. Serves 6 Shitake Mushroom Saute: http://www.ccsn.nevada.edu/pa/press/shitake.html: Makes 4 Servings 16 Ounces Shitake, small dice 1½ Ounces shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ounce butter 3 ounces carrot, julienned 1 ounce snow peas, julienned 2 ounces sake ½ ounce chicken glace ½ teaspoon thyme, minced season to taste salt and pepper Peel carrot and julienne. Clean and julienne snow peas. Mince shallot, garlic, and thyme. Saute shallot and garlic in butter. Add mushrooms and saute. Add carrot, and snow peas and saute. Deglaze with saki... |
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Mycology Research Lab's Shiitake, Reishi, Cordyceps 90 tabs
Shiitake, Reishi, Cordyceps 90 tabs. Formerly Triton MRL. Supplement Facts:Serving Size: 2 tablets. Servings Per Container: 45. Amount Per Serving: Lentinula edodes biomass 333 mg, Ganoderma lucidum biomass 333 mg, Cordyceps sinensis biomass 333 mg. Ingredients:Lentinula edodes, Ganoderma lucidum , Cordyceps sinensis, (bulking agent) microcrystalline cellulose, (anti-caking agent) silica, vegetable magnesium stearate. Directions for use:Take two to six tablets per day. Consult a doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding or if you are taking medications.Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Suitable for vegetarians.No artificial coloring, preservatives or glutens.Shiitake, Reishi, and Cordyceps are not extracts but instead contain both the mycelium and the primordia (young fruitbodies) of Lentinula edodes (Shiitake), Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi), and Cordyceps sinensis grown aseptically into a biomass. The biomass is then manufactured into tablets, each containing 500 mg.Mycology Research Laboratories utilizes proprietary production technology to cultivate mushrooms in California. |
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Mycology Research Lab Shiitake, Reishi, Cordyceps 90 tabs The Best Current Available Price ! Mycology Research Lab Shiitake, Reishi, Cordyceps 90 tabs |
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Nature's Answer's Shiitake Alcohol Free Extract 1 fl oz
Nature's Answer's Shiitake Alcohol Free Extract 1 fl oz |
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Nature's Life Shiitake Beta-Glucans Liquid 2oz The Best Current Available Price ! Nature's Life Shiitake Beta-Glucans Liquid 2oz |
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Nature's Way - Shiitake/Maitake Extract 60 caps
Shiitake/Maitake Extract 60 capsules. Primary Ingredients Maitake, dried extract 100 mg, Oat Grain 200 mg, Shiitake, dried extract 100 mg. Recommended Daily Dosage:Take one capsule one to two times daily with water at mealtimes. |
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Planetary Formulas Shiitake Mushroom Supreme 650mg 50Tabs The Best Current Available Price ! Planetary Formulas Shiitake Mushroom Supreme 650mg 50Tabs |
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Planetary Formulas Full Spectrum Shiitake Extract 2 fl oz The Best Current Available Price ! Planetary Formulas Full Spectrum Shiitake Extract 2 fl oz |
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Solaray's Shiitake Mushroom 600mg 100Caps
Wild Shiitake Mushrooms are native to Japan, China, and other Asian countries. They typically grow on fallen broadleaf trees. Usually the fruiting body is used for medicine purposes. Chinese physicians have said for years that the mushroom has the ability to increase energy, cure colds and eliminate worms. Today it is majorly used for HIV support and Hepatitis. Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 or 3 capsules two times a day with meals or a glass of water. Serving Size: 1 Capsule Ingredients: Shiitake (Lentinus edoides), mushroom mycelium/brown rice biomass 600 mg |
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Solgar Reishi Shiitake Maitake Mush Extract 50Tabs
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement for adults, one (1) to two (2) Vegicaps daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Serving Size 1 Vegicaps®. Amount Per Vegicaps® Ingredients: Protein <1 g (2%*)Calories 15 ()Total Carbohydrate 4 g (1%*)LEM Shiitake Mycelia Mushroom\ Extract (Lentinula edodes) 30 mg (**)Sugars <1 g (**)Standardized Red Reishi\ Mushroom Extract\ (Ganoderma lucidum)\ (4% triterpenes,\ 10% polysaccharides) 30 mg (**)Vitamin C 70 mg (117%)Sodium? 14 mg (<1%)Certified Organic Reishi Mushroom\ Mycelia (Ganoderma lucidum) 100 mg (**)Certified Organic Shiitake Mushroom\ Mycelia (Lentinula edodes) 100 mg (**)Maitake Mushroom Extract\ (4:1) (Grifola frondosa) 100 mg (**)Dietary Fiber 1 g (5%*)* Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. ** Daily Value (DV) not established. To assure freshness and potency, store in a cool, dry place, away from heat, light and moisture. Other Ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Vegetable Glycerin, Water. Product Notes: Naturally occurring; therefore amount may vary. British Columbia Association of Regenerative Agriculture (BCARA)Certified Organic Registration No. 92-037. |
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The Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is cultivated and consumed in many Asian countries, as well as being dried and exported to many countries around the world. It is a feature of many Asian cuisines including Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai. In the East, the shiitake mushroom has long been considered a delicacy as well as a medicinal mushroom.
Taxonomy and naming
It is generally known in the English-speaking world by its Japanese name, shiitake. (kanji: 椎茸; literally "shii mushroom", from "shii" the Japanese name of the tree Castanopsis cuspidata that provides the dead logs on which it is typically cultivated).
In Chinese, it is called xiānggū (香菇, literally "fragrant mushroom"). Two Chinese variant names for high grades of shiitake are dōnggū (Chinese: 冬菇, "winter mushroom") and huāgū (花菇, "flower mushroom", which has a flower-like cracking pattern on the mushroom's upper surface); both are produced at colder temperatures. Other names by which the mushroom is known in English include Chinese black mushroom and black forest mushroom. In Korean it is calledpyogo (hangul: 표고; hanja: 瓢菰), in Thai they are called hed hom (เห็ดหอม, "fragrant mushroom"), and in Vietnamese they are called nấm hương ("fragrant mushroom").
The species was formerly known as Lentinus edodes and Agaricus edodes. The latter name was first applied by the English botanist Miles Joseph Berkeley in 1878.
Cultivation history
Shiitake are native to China but have been grown in both Japan and China since prehistoric times. They have been cultivated for over 1,000 years. The oldest record regarding the shiitake mushroom dates back to AD 199 at the time of Emperor Chūai in Japan.However, the first written record of shiitake cultivation can be traced to Wu Sang Kwuang, born during the Sung Dynasty (AD 960–1127).
During the Ming Dynasty (AD 1368–1644), physician Wu Juei wrote that the mushroom could be used not only as a food but as a medicinal mushroom, taken as a remedy for upper respiratory diseases, poor blood circulation, liver trouble, exhaustion and weakness, and to boost qi, or life energy. It was also believed to prevent premature aging.
The Japanese cultivated the mushroom by cutting shii trees with axes and placing the logs by trees that were already growing shiitake or contained shiitake spores. Before 1982, the Japanese variety of these mushrooms could only be grown in traditional locations using ancient methods. In 1982, Gary F. Leatham published an academic paper based on his research on the budding and growth of the Japan Islands variety; the work helped make commercial cultivation possible in United States. Dr. Leatham is known in the industry as the "father of shiitake farming in the USA."
In the United States, shiitake cultivation got off to a slow start, due to the USDA confusing the mushroom with an invasive species known as Lentinus lepideus. The USDA realized their mistake in 1972 and allowed importation and cultivation.
Culinary use
Pyogo muchim (표고무침), a Korean dish of sauteed Shiitake
Fresh and dried shiitake have many uses in the cuisines of East Asia. In Chinese cuisine, they are often sauteed in vegetarian dishes such as Buddha's delight. In Japan, they are served in miso soup, used as the basis for a kind of vegetarian dashi, and also as an ingredient in many steamed and simmered dishes. In Thailand, they may be served either fried or steamed.
Shiitake are often dried and sold as preserved food in packages. These must be rehydrated by soaking in water before using. Many people prefer dried shiitake to fresh, considering that the sun-drying process draws out the umami flavour from the dried mushrooms by breaking down proteins into amino acids and transforms ergosterol to vitamin D. The stems of shiitake are rarely used in Japanese and other cuisines, primarily because the stems are harder and take longer to cook than the soft fleshy caps. The highest grade of shiitake are called donko in Japanese.
Today, shiitake mushrooms have become popular in many other countries as well. Russia produces and also consumes large amounts of them, mostly sold pickled; and the shiitake is slowly making its way into western cuisine as well. There is a global industry in shiitake production, with local farms in most western countries in addition to large scale importation from China, Japan, Korea and elsewhere.
Because they can now be grown world wide, their availability is widespread and their price has decreased
Research
Lentinan, a beta-glucan isolated from the shiitake mushroom.
_______________________Modern research has indicated that shiitake mushroom may stimulate the immune system, possess anti bacterial properties, reduce platelet aggregation, and possess antiviral properties, possibly through anti-viral agents known as proteinase inhibitors.
Shiitake isolate AHCC
Main article: Active Hexose Correlated Compound
Active Hexose Correlated Compound (AHCC) is an α-glucan-rich compound isolated from shiitake. In Japan, AHCC is the second most popular complementary and alternative medicine used by cancer patients. AHCC is a well tolerated compound and is metabolized via the CYP450 2D6 pathway.
In addition, animal research has shown that AHCC may increase the body's resistance to pathogens as shown in experiments with the influenza virus, West Nile encephalitis virus, and bacterial infection. Animal research has shown AHCC may enhance immune function. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 21 people supported the idea that AHCC may enhance immune function. Clinical research has shown AHCC may benefit patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. A published case study reported AHCC benefited a patient with prostate cancer.
Shiitake isolate Lentinan
Lentinan, a compound isolated from shiitake, is used as an intravenous anticancer agent in some countries. Studies have demonstrated lentinan possesses antitumor properties, and human clinical studies have associated lentinan with a higher survival rate, higher quality of life, and lower recurrence of cancer. Clinical research with lentinan includes studies with 78 hepatocellular carcinoma patients, 32 gastric cancer patients, a multi-institutional study of lentinan and gastric cancer, a meta-analysis of lentinan and gastric cancer, 80 colorectal cancer patients, 20 gastric cancer patients, 36 hepatocellular carcinoma patients, and 29 pancreatic cancer patients. The City of Hope National Medical Center is currently conducting clinical trials to determine if a select portion of the shiitake mushroom, which includes lentinan, can inhibit lung cancer. Lentinan is currently used in Australia as part of a commercially available pharmacological blend MC-S to suppress cancer cell proliferation and to promote proliferation of peripheral blood lymphocytes.
The Korea Food & Drug Administration approved on January 2000 that the extracts of the mycelium of shiitake mushrooms can protect and help the liver recover from substances such as alcohol. The main chemical for this effect is the beta-glucan. The research showed that injecting the extracts of the mycelium in vitro raised the survival rates of liver cells and increased protein synthesis.
Vitamin D
Recently it was noticed that shiitake mushrooms contain high amounts of Vitamin D after brief exposure to sunlight or UV light.
Other
The Shiitake Growers Cooperative, in Japan's Oita Prefecture, awards the winner of each bimonthly Japan Sumo Association tournament (Nihon Sumo Kyokai honbasho) a ceremonial large glass filled with shiitake mushrooms, as well as a cash prize.
The Shiitake is also eaten by caterpillars of the fungus moth Triaxomera parasitella.*
| Shiitake | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Phylum: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Marasmiaceae |
| Genus: | Lentinula |
| Species: | L. edodes |
| Binomial name | |
| Lentinula edodes (Berk.) Pegler |
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| Lentinula edodes | |
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| Mycological characteristics | |
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gills on hymenium |
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cap is convex |
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hymenium is free |
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stipe is bare |
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spore print is white to buff |
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ecology is saprotrophic |
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edibility: ch |
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