Shiitake Powder

Natural flavoring with 97% dehydrated shiitake

_A handful of umami magic to transform every dish into a memorable experience_

Shiitake Powder by Mycorrhiza

La Shiitake Powder di Mycorrhiza It is a natural flavouring of the highest quality, obtained from the dehydration and grinding of shiitake (Lentinula edodes) grown naturally. Made from 97% pure mushrooms and seasoned with a touch of salt to enhance their aroma, this fragrant powder packs a true explosion of umami flavor in just a few grams. Extremely versatile and practical, it's chefs' secret to enriching any dish with a deep, earthy, and slightly smoky note, without resorting to glutamates or artificial additives. An indispensable ally for those seeking pure flavor and authentic ingredients.
 
 
 

The roots of this Shiitake Powder are deep in tradition

Drying mushrooms is one of humanity's oldest preservation techniques: in the East, dried shiitake is considered even superior to fresh ones, because the dehydration process concentrates the aromas and develops the guanylate, a molecule responsible for the typical umami flavor. Japanese and Chinese cuisine has used it for millennia as an aromatic base for broths, sauces, and soups. Powdering is the modern evolution of this ancient wisdom, allowing the mushroom to be precisely dosed like a precious spice, bringing centuries of Asian knowledge to the kitchen in a compact and readily available form.
 
 
 

Choosing Shiitake Powder means taking care of yourself

A pure concentrate of well-being, dried shiitake maintains all its extraordinary nutritional qualities intact, indeed amplifies them thanks to the reduction of water. It is a very rich source of lentinian, beta-glucan with recognized immunomodulatory properties, and eritadenine, which contributes to normal cholesterol metabolism. It provides significant doses of vitamin D2 — especially if the mushrooms have been exposed to the sun before drying — and the full spectrum of B vitaminsContains all essential amino acids, fiber, selenium, copper, and zinc. A true natural nutraceutical, it's also perfect for supplementing vegetarian and vegan diets with a boost of flavor and valuable micronutrients.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Shiitake Powder

• AROMATIC BASE FOR BROTHS AND SOUPSShiitake Powder is the secret to adding depth and complexity to winter soups. A teaspoon dissolved in boiling water creates a rich vegetable broth, ideal for cooking a Organic Val d'Orcia Lentils or a cream of Organic Hokkaido Pumpkin. Add a spoonful of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil raw and finished with a grind of black pepper: an autumnal dish with a deep flavour.
• SEASONING FOR GRILLED AND ROASTED MEATS: a sprinkling on the meat before cooking creates a very tasty crust with a unique flavor. Try it on a Biodynamic veal steak, on a Biodynamic Veal Fillet or sui Extra Biodynamic Hamburger, perhaps mixed with Coarse Gray Breton PGI SaltThe result is a concentration of starred-restaurant flavors, achieved in a very simple way.
• UMAMI FINISH FOR RISOTTOS AND FIRST COURSES: a sprinkling at the end of cooking transforms even the simplest risotto into a chef's dish. Stir in the Organic Carnaroli PDO rice from Baraggia with Organic Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 24 months and complete with Shiitake Powder and some flakes of Breton Salt PGI. It also works beautifully on a plate of Organic Senatore Cappelli Spaghettoni with Curve with oil and garlic.

The Producer: Mycorrhiza

Mycorrhiza is an artisanal company specializing in the natural cultivation and promotion of premium mushrooms, with a particular focus on shiitake. The short supply chain and careful processing allow us to bring all the aromatic and nutritional richness of the Italian forest to the table.
 
 
 

Ingredients

Dehydrated shiitake 97%, salt 3%.
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 1230 kJ / 295 kcal
• Fat: 2,2 g (of which saturated fatty acids: 0,4 g)
• Carbohydrates: 47 g (of which sugars: 2,8 g)
• Fiber: 28 g
• Protein: 19,5 g
• Salt: 3 g

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