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Introduction of Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

Shiitake mushroom is the fruiting body of the fungus Phytophthora fungus, belonging to the Basidiomycetes Agaricaceae, and is one of the world's famous edible fungi. It contains a unique fragrance substance - mushroom essence, which forms a unique mushroom fragrance, so it is called "shiitake mushroom". The mushroom cap is umbrella-shaped, with a diameter of 3 to 6 cm. It is yellow-brown or dark-brown, with white gills, yellow stipe, and cotton wool-like white scales, which are not obvious after drying. Shiitake mushrooms grow in winter (from the beginning of winter to the next year before Qingming). The main producing areas are in the mountains and forests of Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Anhui and other provinces. Due to its rich nutrition, refreshing aroma and delicious taste, it is known as "the king of mushrooms", "mushroom queen" and "the crown of vegetables". Not only is it ranked above straw mushrooms and oyster mushrooms, but it is also known as the "Queen of Plants" and is one of the "mountain treasures". Mushrooms are fresh and fragrant, and are excellent edible fungi. Shiitake mushrooms are characterized by strong mushroom fragrance, thick mushroom flesh, smooth mushroom surface, uniform size, yellowish-brown or black-brown color, slightly hoarfrost on the mushroom surface, firm and fine white mushroom folds, short and sturdy mushroom stalk, dry, no mold, no Crushed is good quality.

nutritional value

1. Shiitake mushrooms have the nutritional characteristics of high protein, low fat, polysaccharide, various amino acids and multivitamins;

2. Mushroom contains a kind of maltol, which is lacking in general vegetables. It can be converted into vitamin D, which can promote the absorption of calcium in the body and enhance the body's ability to resist diseases. Eating shiitake mushrooms for normal people can play a role in preventing cancer. Eating more shiitake mushrooms in cancer patients can inhibit the growth of tumor cells;

3. Mushroom diet has a certain weight loss effect on patients with thick abdominal wall fat. Mushrooms contain adenine, choline, tyrosine, oxidase and certain nucleic acid substances, which can play a role in lowering blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, and lowering blood lipids, and can also prevent diseases such as arteriosclerosis and liver cirrhosis;

4. Lentinan can improve the vitality of helper T cells and enhance the body's humoral immune function. A large number of practices have proved that mushrooms have a wide range of cancer prevention and treatment, and have been used in clinical treatment. Mushrooms also contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, which have a great effect on promoting human metabolism and improving the body's adaptability;

5. Shiitake mushrooms also have a therapeutic effect on diabetes, tuberculosis, infectious hepatitis, neuritis, etc., and can also be used for indigestion, constipation, etc.

Edible effect

1. Improve the immune function of the body: Mushrooms can promote the production of T lymphocytes and improve the killing activity of T lymphocytes.

2. Delay aging: The water extract of shiitake mushroom has a scavenging effect on hydrogen peroxide, and has a certain elimination effect on hydrogen peroxide in the body.

3. Anti-cancer and anti-cancer: The mushroom cap contains ribonucleic acid with double-stranded structure. After entering the human body, it will produce interferon with anti-cancer effect.

4. Mushrooms contain purine, choline, tyrosine, oxidase and certain nucleic acid substances, which can lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood lipids.

For people

Anemia, low resistance, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, cancer, nephritis.

Taboo crowd

Patients with spleen-stomach cold and damp-qi stagnation or skin pruritus should not eat.

Buying skills

1. Look at the shape: the general requirements for the shape of dried shiitake mushrooms are that the caps are thick and neat, the caps are smooth, and the size is uniform; the gills are neat and fine; Deformation, debris and burnt flakes. Picking dried shiitake mushrooms requires more care than picking fresh shiitake mushrooms. The selection of dried shiitake mushrooms mainly depends on the "face", which is the cap of the shiitake mushroom. The thicker the cap, the stronger the fragrance; the edge of the cap should be rolled inward, if it is straight, it means that it is overcooked. In addition, dried shiitake mushrooms can be divided into flower mushrooms, thick mushrooms, thin mushrooms and diced mushrooms in appearance.

①Flower mushrooms: There are cracked patterns on the mushroom caps, which are called flower mushrooms. The cracked pattern shows that more nutrients are accumulated, and the content of protein, amino acids and minerals is high, so the nutritional value of flower mushrooms is higher, and the organization is tight, the flavor is rich, and the taste is smooth and tender. The "Tianbai Flower Mushroom" with tender white mushroom flesh exposed in the cracks is one of the best. It should be noted that the pattern on the mushroom cap should be natural, large or small, deep or shallow. Otherwise, it is likely that a knife has been artificially cut on the ordinary shiitake mushroom.

②Thick mushroom: "face collapsed and tight", the flesh is thick, the cap has no pattern, it is maroon and slightly shiny; the flesh is dense, the taste is smooth, and the fragrance is strong. Thick mushrooms are best with a size of 4-6 cm, flat steamed buns or gongs rolled around the edges, and small and few wrinkles.

③Thin mushrooms: The flesh of the mushrooms is thinner, produced in late autumn, and the fragrance and taste are not as good as those of flower mushrooms and thick mushrooms. When purchasing, it is better to have less open umbrellas and less damage.

④ Ding Mushrooms: It is the "Sun mushroom" and "Qingming mushroom" in ancient books. It is the first small mushroom to sprout during the Qingming Festival. Although it is small, the quality is not bad at all, and it is the most economical and affordable. The principle of choosing diced mushrooms is "tender", the more tender the more fragrant and smooth. How do dried shiitake mushrooms look tender or not? Turn the dried diced mushrooms upside down. If no gills are visible, they are tender.

2. Look at the color: it has the unique color of shiitake mushrooms, the color is yellowish-brown or dark-brown, bright and bright is better, good mushrooms will have a little hoarfrost on the surface; the gill color is preferably light yellow to milky white, and the color is purple-red goods.

3. Smell the aroma: those with a strong and unique mushroom aroma are better; those with no aroma, or other strange and musty smells are of poor quality.

4. Dryness to the touch: The moisture content of dried shiitake mushrooms should be 11% to 13%, and the ones that are crisp and not broken are better. It can't be too dry, and the quality will be bad when you pinch it; it can't be too wet, otherwise it is not conducive to storage and easy to deteriorate.

Nutrient Facts List for Shiitake Mushrooms (Dried)

[Nutrition content per 100g]

basic nutrition

Energy 274 kcal

20 grams of protein

Fat 1.2 g

Carbohydrates 61.7 g

Crude Fiber 31.6 g

lipids

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids 0.1 g

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids 0.7 g

Polyunsaturated fatty acids as a percentage of total fatty acids 74.5 %

trans fatty acid grams

Trans fatty acids as % of total fatty acids

Cholesterol mg

Plant sterols mg

Carotene mcg

Lutein micrograms

Lycopene mcg

minerals

Calcium 83 mg

Magnesium 147 mg

Sodium 11.2 mg

Potassium 464 mg

Phosphorus 258 mg

Sulfur 136.7 mg

Chlorine 17.27 mg

Iron 10.5 mg

Iodine mcg

Zinc 8.57 mg

Selenium 6.42 mcg

Copper 1.03 mg

Manganese 5.47 mg

Fluorine micrograms

vitamins

Vitamin A mcg

Vitamin C 5 mg

Vitamin D 3.85 mcg

Vitamin E 0.66 mg

Vitamin K mcg

Vitamin P (flavonoids) mg

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 0.19 mg

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 1.26 mg

Vitamin B3 (niacin) 20.5 mg

Vitamin B4 (choline) 201.7 mg

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) 21.879 mg

Vitamin B6 0.965 mg

Vitamin B7 (Biotin) mcg

Vitamin B9 (folic acid) 163 mcg

Vitamin B12 mcg

Vitamin B14 (betaine) mg

amino acid

Leucine 1144 mg

Methionine 247 mg

Threonine 741 mg

Lysine 882 mg

Tryptophan 222 mg

Valine 689 mg

Histidine 285 mg

Isoleucine 1657 mg

Phenylalanine 608 mg