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    Shiitake mushroom – Lentinus edodes

    By SylviaJune 17, 2016Updated:July 26, 2017No Comments6 Mins Read
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    Shiitake mushroom Quick Facts
    Name: Shiitake mushroom
    Scientific Name: Lentinus edodes
    Origin East Asia, which is grown in many Asian countries.
    Colors Dark brown
    Shapes Large, Diameter: 2-4 inches (5 to 10 cm)
    Taste Delicious
    Calories 81 Kcal./cup
    Major nutrients Copper (144.33%)
    Vitamin B5 (104.22%)
    Selenium (65.45%)
    Vitamin B2 (19.00%)
    Vitamin B6 (17.77%)
    Health benefits Treats obesity, Enhance immunity, Eradicate cancer cells, Cardiovascular system, Antimicrobial activity
    Lentinus edodes (also known as Shiitake mushroom, Chinese black mushroom, Winter Mushroom, and Golden Oak Mushroom) is an edible mushroom native to East Asia but grown in many Asian countries. It belongs to the family Tricholomataceae and genus Lentinula. Shiitake mushroom can be found during spring to late summer or early fall in the warm and moist climate, where it grows upon hardwoods such as oak, ironwood, maple. It is prized for its delicious taste and texture.

    The fruit body of Shiitake mushroom is normally 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) in diameter. It is large and umbrella shaped mushroom in dark brown color. The stem is smooth, fibrous and light brown. The fruit possess robust and earthy flavor.

    Nutritional Value

    One serving of 145 grams has 81 calories. Shiitake mushrooms are high source of copper; one serving provides 144.33% of daily value. In addition, Shiitake mushroom provides Vitamins such as Vitamin B5 (104.22%), Vitamin B2 (19%), Vitamin B6 (17.77%), Vitamin B3 (13.59%) and folic acid (7.50%). Along with vitamins, it also possesses various minerals, lipids and amino acids as well.

    • Cooked without salt
    • Cooked with salt
    • Shiitake stir-fried
    • Shiitake dried
    • Shiitake raw
    Nutritional value of Shiitake mushroom cooked without salt
    Serving Size: 1 Cup, 145 g

    Calories 81 Kcal. Calories from Fat 2.88 Kcal.

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 121.05 g N/D
    Energy 81 Kcal N/D
    Energy 339 kJ N/D
    Protein 2.26 g 4.52%
    Total Fat (lipid) 0.32 g 0.91%
    Ash 0.51 g N/D
    Carbohydrate 20.87 g 16.05%
    Total dietary Fiber 3 g 7.89%
    Total Sugars 5.57 g N/D

    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 4 mg 0.40%
    Iron, Fe 0.64 mg 8.00%
    Magnesium, Mg 20 mg 4.76%
    Phosphorus, P 42 mg 6.00%
    Potassium, K 170 mg 3.62%
    Sodium, Na 6 mg 0.40%
    Zinc, Zn 1.93 mg 17.55%
    Copper, Cu 1.299 mg 144.33%
    Manganese, Mn 0.296 mg 12.87%
    Selenium, Se 36 µg 65.45%


    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.054 mg 4.50%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.247 mg 19.00%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 2.175 mg 13.59%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 5.211 mg 104.22%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.231 mg 17.77%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 30 µg 7.50%
    Folic Acid 0 µg N/D
    Folate, food 30 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 30 µg N/D
    Choline 53.4 mg 9.71%
    Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 0.4 mg 0.44%
    Fat-soluble Vitamins  (Retinoids and Carotenoids)
    Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) 1 µg 6.67%
    Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) 1 µg N/D
    Vitamin D 41 IU N/D

    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.072 g N/D
    capric acid 10:00 (decanoic acid) 0.006 g N/D
    Lauric acid (dodecanoic acid) 12:00 0.003 g N/D
    Myristic acid  14:00(Tetradecanoic acid) 0.006 g N/D
    Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 0.039 g N/D
    Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid) 0.017 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.102 g N/D
    Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid) 0.029 g N/D
    Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid) 0.049 g N/D
    Erucic acid 22:1 (docosenoic acid) 0.023 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.049 g N/D
    Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) 0.045 g N/D
    Linolenic acid 18:3 (Octadecatrienoic acid) 0.004 g N/D


    Cholesterol Amount % DV
    Phytosterols 6 mg N/D
    Campesterol 6 mg N/D


    Amino Acids Amount % DV
    Tryptophan 0.006 g 1.36%
    Threonine 0.099 g 5.63%
    Isoleucine 0.08 g 4.78%
    Leucine 0.135 g 3.65%
    Lysine 0.068 g 2.03%
    Methionine 0.036 g N/D
    Cystine 0.039 g N/D
    Phenylalanine 0.097 g N/D
    Tyrosine 0.064 g N/D
    Valine 0.097 g 4.59%
    Arginine 0.129 g N/D
    Histidine 0.032 g 2.60%
    Alanine 0.113 g N/D
    Aspartic acid 0.151 g N/D
    Glutamic acid 0.512 g N/D
    Glycine 0.083 g N/D
    Proline 0.083 g N/D
    Serine 0.1 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

    Source:

    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/3017

    Nutritional value of Shiitake mushroom cooked with salt
    Serving Size: 1 Cup, 145 g

    Calories 81 Kcal. Calories from Fat 2.88 Kcal.

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 121.05 g N/D
    Energy 81 Kcal N/D
    Energy 339 kJ N/D
    Protein 2.26 g 4.52%
    Total Fat (lipid) 0.32 g 0.91%
    Ash 0.51 g N/D
    Carbohydrate 20.87 g 16.05%
    Total dietary Fiber 3 g 7.89%
    Total Sugars 5.57 g N/D

    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 4 mg 0.40%
    Iron, Fe 0.64 mg 8.00%
    Magnesium, Mg 20 mg 4.76%
    Phosphorus, P 42 mg 6.00%
    Potassium, K 170 mg 3.62%
    Sodium, Na 348 mg 23.20%
    Zinc, Zn 1.93 mg 17.55%
    Copper, Cu 1.299 mg 144.33%
    Manganese, Mn 0.296 mg 12.87%
    Selenium, Se 36 µg 65.45%


    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.054 mg 4.50%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.247 mg 19.00%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 2.175 mg 13.59%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 5.211 mg 104.22%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.231 mg 17.77%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 30 µg 7.50%
    Folic Acid 0 µg N/D
    Folate, food 30 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 30 µg N/D
    Choline 116 mg 21.09%
    Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 0.4 mg 0.44%
    Fat-soluble Vitamins  (Retinoids and Carotenoids)
    Vitamin D IU 41 IU N/D

    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.072 g N/D
    capric acid 10:00 (decanoic acid) 0.006 g N/D
    Lauric acid (dodecanoic acid) 12:00 0.003 g N/D
    Myristic acid  14:00(Tetradecanoic acid) 0.006 g N/D
    Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 0.039 g N/D
    Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid) 0.017 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.102 g N/D
    Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid) 0.029 g N/D
    Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid) 0.049 g N/D
    Erucic acid 22:1 (docosenoic acid) 0.023 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.049 g N/D
    Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) 0.045 g N/D
    Alpha-linolenic acid 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (Octadecatrienoic acid) 0.004 g N/D


    Amino Acids Amount % DV
    Tryptophan 0.006 g 1.36%
    Threonine 0.099 g 5.63%
    Isoleucine 0.08 g 4.78%
    Leucine 0.135 g 3.65%
    Lysine 0.068 g 2.03%
    Methionine 0.036 g N/D
    Cystine 0.039 g N/D
    Phenylalanine 0.097 g N/D
    Tyrosine 0.064 g N/D
    Valine 0.097 g 4.59%
    Arginine 0.129 g N/D
    Histidine 0.032 g 2.60%
    Alanine 0.113 g N/D
    Aspartic acid 0.151 g N/D
    Glutamic acid 0.512 g N/D
    Glycine 0.083 g N/D
    Proline 0.083 g N/D
    Serine 0.1 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

    Source:

    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/3415

    Nutritional value of Shiitake Stir-fried
    Serving Size: 1 Cup, 97 g

    Calories 38 Kcal. Calories from Fat 3.06 Kcal.

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 85.11 g N/D
    Energy 38 Kcal N/D
    Energy 157 kJ N/D
    Protein 3.35 g 6.70%
    Total Fat (lipid) 0.34 g 0.97%
    Ash 0.76 g N/D
    Carbohydrate 7.45 g 5.73%
    Total dietary Fiber 3.5 g 9.21%
    Total Sugars 0.29 g N/D
    Sucrose 0 g N/D
    Glucose (dextrose) 0.29 g N/D

    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 2 mg 0.20%
    Iron, Fe 0.51 mg 6.38%
    Magnesium, Mg 18 mg 4.29%
    Phosphorus, P 108 mg 15.43%
    Potassium, K 316 mg 6.72%
    Sodium, Na 5 mg 0.33%
    Zinc, Zn 0.93 mg 8.45%
    Copper, Cu 0.158 mg 17.56%
    Manganese, Mn 0.216 mg 9.39%
    Selenium, Se 6.1 µg 11.09%


    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.096 mg 8.00%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.266 mg 20.46%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 3.754 mg 23.46%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 1.319 mg 26.38%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.169 mg 13.00%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 14 µg 3.50%
    Folic Acid 0 µg N/D
    Folate, food 14 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 14 µg N/D
    Choline 57.6 mg 10.47%
    Fat-soluble Vitamins  (Retinoids and Carotenoids)
    Betaine 0.3 mg N/D
    Vitamin D  (D2 + D3) 0.5 µg 3.33%
    Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) 0.5 µg N/D
    Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 0 IU N/D
    Vitamin D IU 20 IU N/D

    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.029 g N/D
    Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 0.029 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.136 g N/D
    Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) 0.136 g N/D
    Other Fats
    Phytosterols 3 mg N/D
    Campesterol 3 mg N/D


    Amino Acids Amount % DV
    Tryptophan 0.011 g 2.50%
    Threonine 0.128 g 7.27%
    Isoleucine 0.107 g 6.40%
    Leucine 0.181 g 4.90%
    Lysine 0.128 g 3.83%
    Methionine 0.032 g N/D
    Cystine 0.021 g N/D
    Phenylalanine 0.107 g N/D
    Tyrosine 0.075 g N/D
    Valine 0.139 g 6.58%
    Arginine 0.149 g N/D
    Histidine 0.053 g 4.30%
    Alanine 0.16 g N/D
    Aspartic acid 0.287 g N/D
    Glutamic acid 0.65 g N/D
    Glycine 0.139 g N/D
    Proline 0.096 g N/D
    Serine 0.139 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

    Source:

    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/3015

    Nutritional value of Shiitake, dried
    Serving Size: 4 pieces, 15 g

    Calories 44 Kcal. Calories from Fat 1.35 Kcal.

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 1.42 g N/D
    Energy 44 Kcal N/D
    Energy 186 kJ N/D
    Protein 1.44 g 2.88%
    Total Fat (lipid) 0.15 g 0.43%
    Ash 0.68 g N/D
    Carbohydrate 11.31 g 8.70%
    Total dietary Fiber 1.7 g 4.47%
    Total Sugars 0.33 g N/D

    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 2 mg 0.20%
    Iron, Fe 0.26 mg 3.25%
    Magnesium, Mg 20 mg 4.76%
    Phosphorus, P 44 mg 6.29%
    Potassium, K 230 mg 4.89%
    Sodium, Na 2 mg 0.13%
    Zinc, Zn 1.15 mg 10.45%
    Copper, Cu 0.775 mg 86.11%
    Manganese, Mn 0.176 mg 7.65%
    Selenium, Se 6.9 µg 12.55%


    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.045 mg 3.75%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.19 mg 14.62%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 2.115 mg 13.22%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 3.282 mg 65.64%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.145 mg 11.15%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 24 µg 6.00%
    Folic Acid 0 µg N/D
    Folate, food 24 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 24 µg N/D
    Choline 30.3 mg 5.51%
    Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 0.5 mg 0.56%
    Fat-soluble Vitamins  (Retinoids and Carotenoids)
    Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.6 µg 4.00%
    Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) 0.6 µg N/D
    Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 0 µg N/D
    Vitamin D IU 23 IU N/D

    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.034 g N/D
    capric acid 10:00 (decanoic acid) 0.003 g N/D
    Lauric acid (dodecanoic acid) 12:00 0.002 g N/D
    Myristic acid  14:00(Tetradecanoic acid) 0.003 g N/D
    Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 0.018 g N/D
    Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid) 0.008 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.048 g N/D
    Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid) 0.013 g N/D
    Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid) 0.023 g N/D
    Erucic acid 22:1 (docosenoic acid) 0.011 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.023 g N/D
    Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) 0.021 g N/D
    Linolenic acid 18:3 (Octadecatrienoic acid) 0.002 g N/D


    Amino Acids Amount % DV
    Tryptophan 0.005 g 1.14%
    Threonine 0.075 g 4.26%
    Isoleucine 0.061 g 3.65%
    Leucine 0.102 g 2.76%
    Lysine 0.051 g 1.53%
    Methionine 0.027 g N/D
    Cystine 0.029 g N/D
    Phenylalanine 0.073 g N/D
    Tyrosine 0.048 g N/D
    Valine 0.073 g 3.46%
    Arginine 0.097 g N/D
    Histidine 0.024 g 1.95%
    Alanine 0.085 g N/D
    Aspartic acid 0.114 g N/D
    Glutamic acid 0.387 g N/D
    Glycine 0.062 g N/D
    Proline 0.062 g N/D
    Serine 0.076 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

    Source:

    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/3016

    Nutritional value of Shiitake raw
    Serving Size: 1 Cup, 100 g

    Calories 34 Kcal. Calories from Fat 4.41 Kcal.

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 89.74 g N/D
    Energy 34 Kcal N/D
    Energy 141 kJ N/D
    Protein 2.24 g 4.48%
    Total Fat (lipid) 0.49 g 1.40%
    Ash 0.73 g N/D
    Carbohydrate 6.79 g 5.22%
    Total dietary Fiber 2.5 g 6.58%
    Total Sugars 2.38 g N/D
    Sucrose 0 g N/D
    Glucose (dextrose) 2.38 g N/D

    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 2 mg 0.20%
    Iron, Fe 0.41 mg 5.13%
    Magnesium, Mg 20 mg 4.76%
    Phosphorus, P 112 mg 16.00%
    Potassium, K 304 mg 6.47%
    Sodium, Na 9 mg 0.60%
    Zinc, Zn 1.03 mg 9.36%
    Copper, Cu 0.142 mg 15.78%
    Manganese, Mn 0.23 mg 10.00%
    Selenium, Se 5.7 µg 10.36%


    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.015 mg 1.25%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.217 mg 16.69%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 3.877 mg 24.23%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 1.5 mg 30.00%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.293 mg 22.54%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 13 µg 3.25%
    Folic Acid 0 µg N/D
    Folate, food 13 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 13 µg N/D
    Fat-soluble Vitamins  (Retinoids and Carotenoids)
    Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.4 µg 2.67%
    Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) 0.4 µg N/D
    Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 0 µg N/D
    Vitamin D 18 IU N/D

    Lipids Amount % DV
    Campesterol 2 mg N/D


    Amino Acids Amount % DV
    Tryptophan 0.011 g 2.50%
    Threonine 0.134 g 7.61%
    Isoleucine 0.111 g 6.64%
    Leucine 0.189 g 5.11%
    Lysine 0.134 g 4.01%
    Methionine 0.033 g N/D
    Cystine 0.022 g N/D
    Phenylalanine 0.111 g N/D
    Tyrosine 0.078 g N/D
    Valine 0.145 g 6.87%
    Arginine 0.156 g N/D
    Histidine 0.056 g 4.55%
    Alanine 0.167 g N/D
    Aspartic acid 0.301 g N/D
    Glutamic acid 0.68 g N/D
    Glycine 0.145 g N/D
    Proline 0.1 g N/D
    Serine 0.145 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

    Source:

    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/2988

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    Health Benefits of Shiitake mushroom

    For over 6000 years, it was used by the Chinese people for the medicinal purposes. It is loaded with Vitamin B and also counteracts the cancer cells, infections and cardiovascular disease. It possesses antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties. All eight amino acids are found in this mushroom. One should add Shiitake mushroom to the diet as it provides various health benefits.

    1. Treats obesity

    Shiitake mushroom contains the components such as b-glucan and eritadenine which have the fat reducing effects. B-glucan reduces the intake of food, slows absorption of nutrition, increase satiety and lower the levels of plasma lipid. The study shows that the rat with high intake of Shiitake mushrooms effectively reduce the fat. It summarizes that the consumption of Shiitake mushroom prevents and treats obesity and other metabolic disorders.

    1. Enhance immunity

    It enhances the immunity power that helps to fight against the diseases as it contains minerals, vitamins and enzymes. The research shows that the consumption of mushroom improves the function of cell effector as well as gut immunity. The intake of mushroom also lowers the inflammation.

    1. Eradicate cancer cells

    Shiitake mushroom assist to counteract the cancer cells. The presence of lentinan repairs the damage of chromosomes which is the result of anticancer treatments. The consumption of Shiitake mushroom prevents the tumor cells growth. It also effectively inducted the process of programmed of cell death also called apoptosis.

    1. Cardiovascular system

    The sterol compounds in the Shiitake mushroom inhibit the cholesterol production in the liver. It also possesses phytonutrients that assist the cells to stick to walls of blood vessel which enhances the circulation and healthy blood pressure. The study shows that Shiitake mushroom prevent the increase in blood pressure. It reduced the HDL and VLDL cholesterol levels.

    1. Antimicrobial activity

    The antimicrobial activities found on Shiitake prevent the disease associated with the gum inflammation due to the microbial biofilm buildup at gingival margin. The extract of Shiitake mushroom reduced the pathogenic organisms without affecting organisms that are related with health.

    1. Brain health

    Shiitake mushroom possess an adequate amount of Vitamin B that assist adrenal function and converts the nutrients into the usable energy. It balances the hormones and maintains the focus by improving the cognitive performance. The addition of Shiitake mushroom to the diet provides extra Vitamin B.

    1. Vitamin D

    Vitamin D is essential to maintain the bone health and reduce the chances of heart disease, autoimmune disease, diabetes and certain cancer. It is also required for the metabolism and absorption of phosphorus and calcium.

    The adequate amount of Vitamin D promotes the immune system, maintains brain function and body weight, reduces development of rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.

    1. Skin ailments

    The intake of Selenium along with Vitamin E and A reduce the acne and its scars. The intake of Shiitake mushroom functions as an acne treatment. The presence of zinc in Shiitake mushroom enhances the immune function and lowers the DHT buildup to promote the skin healing.

    Precautions                                                                                                

    • Some people might experience allergic reactions with the consumption of Shiitake mushroom.
    • Symptoms such as fever, congestion, headache, coughing, nausea, sneezing and general malaise might be experienced.
    • Those who have a blood disorder condition should avoid the consumption of Shiitake mushroom.

    Shiitake mushroom – Lentinus edodes Facts

    Shiitake is the medicinal mushroom which is prized with a delicious taste as well as texture. It is used for medicinal purposes to treat cancer, environmental allergies, AIDS, Candida infections, flu and colds. Shiitake also soothes bronchial inflammation and lowers high cholesterol levels.

    Name Shiitake mushroom
    Scientific Name Lentinus edodes
    Native East Asia, which is grown in many Asian countries.
    Common/English Name Flower Mushroom, Chinese Black Mushroom, Winter Mushroom, Emperor’s Mushroom, Golden Oak Mushroom, Glossagyne, Oak Mushroom
    Name in Other Languages Japanese: donko
    Chinese: dōnggū
    Grown Hardwoods  such as oak, ironwood,  maple
    Growing Climate Warm and moist climate
    Stem Light brown, smooth, fibrous
    Fruit shape & size Large, Diameter: 2-4 inches (5 to 10 cm)
    Fruit color Dark brown
    Flavor/aroma Robust, earthy
    Fruit Taste Delicious
    Fruit Season Spring to late summer or early fall
    Major Nutritions (Cooked without salt) Copper, Cu 1.299 mg (144.33%)
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 5.211 mg (104.22%)
    Selenium, Se 36 µg (65.45%)
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.247 mg (19.00%)
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.231 mg (17.77%)
    Zinc, Zn 1.93 mg (17.55%)
    Carbohydrate 20.87 g (16.05%)
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 2.175 mg (13.59%)
    Manganese, Mn 0.296 mg (12.87%)
    Choline 53.4 mg (9.71%)
    Health Benefits
    • Treats obesity
    • Enhance immunity
    • Eradicate cancer cells
    • Cardiovascular system
    • Antimicrobial activity
    • Brain health
    • Vitamin D
    • Skin ailments
    Calories in 1cup (145 gm) Cooked without salt 81 Kcal.
    Traditional uses Shiitake is used in Japan to treat of cancer as it contains Lentinan and selenium which is antioxidant that prevents cancer.
    Precautions  
    • Some people might experience allergic reactions with the consumption of Shiitake mushroom.
    • Symptoms such as fever, congestion, headache, coughing, nausea, sneezing and general malaise.
    • Those who have a blood disorder condition should avoid the consumption of Shiitake mushroom.
    How to Eat
    • The fresh and dried forms are added to the East Asian cooking.
    • It is added to soups, stir-fries, stews and side dishes,
    • They work well in soups, or as a meat substitute.
    Other Facts
    • After the Button mushroom, Shiitake is the most produced mushroom in the world.
    • Japan is the country which produces Shiitake mushroom in the largest amount

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    Shiitake mushroom Scientific Classification

    Scientific Name: Lentinus edodes

    Rank Scientific Name & (Common Name)
    Kingdom Fungi
    Division Basidiomycota
    Class Agaricomycetes
    Order Agaricales
    Family Marasmiaceae
    Genus Lentinula
    Species L. edodes
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