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Shiitake
Shiitake
Also known as: lentinula edodes, lentinus edodes, shiitake mushrooms
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Shiitake is a whole-food edible mushroom providing B vitamins, copper, and beta-glucans. Generally safe; rare cases of shiitake dermatitis from raw consumption.
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1,225 products
What it is
Edible mushroom (Lentinula edodes) used fresh or dried.
Whole-food ingredient; provides umami flavor and texture.
Why it's flagged
- rare shiitake dermatitis from raw/undercooked consumption (lentinan)
What regulators actually say
"Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) have been studied for their potential immunomodulatory and cardiovascular health effects."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; no additive regulation.
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; permitted ingredient.
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