Ingredient

Porcini Mushroom

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Porcini mushrooms are prized for their rich, nutty, and earthy flavor. They are often …

What it is

Porcini mushrooms are a type of edible mushroom native to southern Europe and North Africa. They are known for their thick stems and broad, brown caps. Porcini are typically harvested wild and can be sold fresh, dried, or powdered.

Why it's used

Porcini mushrooms are prized for their rich, nutty, and earthy flavor. They are often used to add a deep umami taste to dishes. Manufacturers commonly include them in pasta dishes, soups, sauces, and rice dishes.

Health notes

Porcini mushrooms are a source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are generally recognized as safe for consumption. Regulatory bodies like the FDA consider mushrooms to be safe food ingredients. There is no specific regulatory limit set for porcini mushroom consumption.

Allergen info

Porcini mushrooms are not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Porcini Mushroom

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Bertagni 1882 SpA Porcini Mushroom And Truffle Ravioli Pasta by Shape & Type High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 312kcal 10Protein 16.2Fat 33.8Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Porcini & Truffle Traditional Italian Egg Pasta Filled With Wild Porcini Mushroom And Black Truffle Natural Authentic Italian Cappellacci, Porcini & Truffle Pasta by Shape & Type High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 322kcal 10.2Protein 15.7Fat 36.1Carbs Valley Fine Foods Company Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Wild Mushroom Pasta by Shape & Type High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 400kcal 10Protein 21Fat 29Carbs Valley Fine Foods Company Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Wild Mushroom Pasta by Shape & Type High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 250kcal 11Protein 9Fat 28Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Pork Ramen Meal Kit Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 77% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 172kcal 8.8Protein 7.9Fat 15.9Carbs Wells Select Mushroom Barley Soup, Mushroom Barley Other Soups High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 35kcal 1.3Protein 0.9Fat 6.6Carbs Valley Fine Foods Company Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Wild Mushroom Pasta by Shape & Type High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 250kcal 11Protein 10Fat 28Carbs Bertagni, Porcini Mushroom And Truffle Mezzelune Pasta Bertagni 1882 SpA Bertagni, Porcini Mushroom And Truffle Mezzelune Pasta Pasta by Shape & Type High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 337kcal 8.4Protein 19.3Fat 31.3Carbs Severino Pasta Mfg. Severino, Homemade Pasta, Porcini Ravioli Pasta by Shape & Type High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 250kcal 12.5Protein 8.0Fat 32.1Carbs JAMPOL Leszek Kamieniarz Porcini Dried Mushroom Vegetable and Lentil Mixes 375kcal 15Protein 0Fat 60Carbs Safeway, Inc. Mushroom & Asparagus Risotto Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 125kcal 3.5Protein 3.2Fat 19.6Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Porcini Mushroom & Truffle Ravioli, Porcini Mushroom & Truffle Pasta by Shape & Type High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 35% DV per serving 307kcal 10Protein 14.3Fat 35.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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