Ingredient

Shiitake Mushroom

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Shiitake mushrooms are used as a flavoring ingredient, adding a distinct umami taste and …

What it is

Shiitake mushrooms are edible fungi native to East Asia. They are cultivated on logs or in artificial substrates and are known for their rich, savory, umami flavor and meaty texture. They are available fresh, dried, or powdered.

Why it's used

Shiitake mushrooms are used as a flavoring ingredient, adding a distinct umami taste and aroma to a wide variety of dishes. They are commonly found in savory foods like soups, sauces, stir-fries, and frozen appetizers, as well as in snack foods like chips and pretzels.

Health notes

Shiitake mushrooms are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. They are a source of vitamins, minerals, and beneficial compounds. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have evaluated mushrooms, but specific evaluations for shiitake as a food additive are not widely publicized. Some research suggests potential immune-modulating effects, but more studies are needed to confirm these benefits at typical dietary intake levels.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Shiitake Mushroom

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GOLDEN DELIGHT Potstickers Vegetable Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 152kcal 5.4Protein 1.1Fat 29.4Carbs Okonomi Sauce OTAFUKU Okonomi Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 139kcal 0Protein 0Fat 33.3Carbs KC CENTRAL TRADING CO. Kc Central Trading Co., Soybean With Shiitake Mushroom Canned & Bottled Beans 260kcal 16Protein 8Fat 30Carbs SUGIMOTO CO.,LTD. Organic Japanese Dried Shiitake Koshin, Koshin Baking Additives & Extracts 200kcal 20Protein 0Fat 60Carbs SUGIMOTO CO.,LTD. Organic Japanese Dried Shiitake Donko, Donko Baking Additives & Extracts 200kcal 20Protein 0Fat 60Carbs Vegetable Pot Stickers Savory Cabbage, Onion, Celery, Carrots, Vermicelli Noodles, Green Onion And Shiitake Mushrooms Wrapped In A Soft, Steamed Wheat Dough With Soy Sauce., Vegetable Pot Stickers Topco Associates, Inc. Vegetable Pot Stickers Savory Cabbage, Onion, Celery, Carrots, Vermicelli Noodles, Green Onion And Shiitake Mushrooms Wrapped In A Soft, Steamed Wheat Dough With Soy Sauce., Vegetable Pot Stickers Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 140kcal 3.2Protein 1.6Fat 28.0Carbs Twin Marquis Inc. Pork & Chive Dumplings Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 169kcal 8.1Protein 4.4Fat 22.8Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Vegetable & Wheat Twisted Elbows, Macaroni Pasta Product Pasta by Shape & Type 357kcal 12.5Protein 1.8Fat 73.2Carbs Hawaiian Hula Girl Snikiddy, Italian Herb & Olive Oil Vegetable Chips Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 464kcal 10.7Protein 25Fat 57.1Carbs Cooked Hokkien Noodles Soup Bowl, Hot & Sour Annie Chun's, Inc. Cooked Hokkien Noodles Soup Bowl, Hot & Sour Other Soups High in sodium — 67% DV per serving 167kcal 6.8Protein 0.6Fat 32.1Carbs Hawaiian Hula Girl Vegetable Chips, Sour Cream & Onion Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 464kcal 7.1Protein 25Fat 60.7Carbs Beyond Meat, Inc. Plant Protein Beast Burger Patties Frozen Patties and Burgers High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 230kcal 20.4Protein 14.2Fat 6.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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