Shiitake mushrooms contain beta-glucans that lower cholesterol and promote heart health Lentinan in shiitake mushrooms has shown potential in suppressing tumor growth Rich in selenium and vitamin ...

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A six-pack of shiitake mushrooms from the disaster-hit Noto region fetched a record 350,000 yen ($2,200) at the year's first auction on Thursday in central Japan. The sale of the "Nototemari ...

Japan is one of the leading producers of shiitake mushrooms. These mushrooms are notoriously difficult to cultivate on a commercial scale — especially when using the 1,000-year-old Japanese ...