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Shiitake Mushroom Powder
Shiitake Mushroom Powder
Low concern
Shiitake mushroom powder is simply dried, ground edible mushroom and is used as a food and flavoring ingredient. It naturally contains glutamates and nucleotides, which are the basis of its umami flavor.
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What it is
Dried, milled fruiting bodies of the shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes), ground to a fine powder. Concentrates the umami, savory flavor and the natural glutamates, guanylates, and beta-glucans of the mushroom.
Natural flavor and umami enhancer; provides savory depth, color, and a small amount of plant-based protein, fiber, and beta-glucans. Used to replace or reduce added MSG and yeast extracts.
Why it's flagged
- rare 'shiitake dermatitis' rash from raw/undercooked shiitake
- natural source of glutamates — relevant for individuals self-limiting free glutamate
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