However, the type of mushroom, surface area exposed (sliced or whole), fresh versus dried, and UV lighting times can yield varying results. One study found that under optimal UV exposure, vitamin D ...

Fresh and dried shiitake mushrooms are a popular ingredient in various East Asian cuisines. They have an earthy, meaty flavor that adds a rich quality to many vegetarian and vegan recipes.

A study conducted by the Journal of the American College of Nutrition provided participants with two dried shiitake mushrooms daily for a month. The findings revealed enhanced immune markers and ...

Did you know shiitake mushrooms can boost immunity, support heart health, and even fight tumors? Discover their amazing ...

If you can afford them, buy dried "flower mushrooms" - a type of shiitake with an attractive pattern of white cracks on the dark surface of the cap. It can be difficult to judge the number of ...

Dried porcini and fresh shiitake combine to bring an intense mushroom flavour to this vegan mushroom pâté. For this recipe you will need a food processor. Each serving provides 134 kcal ...

Shiitake are now cultivated in Britain and can be bought fresh or dried. Snip off the hard stems (but don’t discard them – add to soups and stock). Shiitake go well with pork, meat and steamed ...