***FRESH Organic Shiitake Mushrooms

Our fresh organic shiitake mushrooms are hand-picked daily and grown right here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Our fresh organic shiitake mushrooms are artisan grown in small batches on alder sawdust beds. This is one of the cleanest ways to grow fresh organic shiitake mushrooms and we believe produces the best quality. Shiitake mushrooms have a delicious meaty, buttery taste and a firm but chewy texture with an all around intense flavor. They are an excellent meat alternative in vegetarian or vegan dishes and pair especially well with pasta. Shiitake mushrooms also go great in soups, casseroles, stir fry or your breakfast omelets. Shiitake mushrooms have been used in Asia for thousands of years as a natural medicine. It is believed that shiitake mushrooms possess anti-cancer properties among many other health benefits. Animal studies found anti-tumor, cholesterol-lowering, and virus-inhibiting effects in shiitake mushrooms. Although there is still much to learn about the exact health benefits of the shiitake mushrooms, they should be a staple in a well rounded healthy diet. No 1 grade Certified Organic. Enjoy! Amount: 5 lb Shipping: Overnight Storage: Keep refrigerated in a paper bag or covered with a damp paper towel. Will last 7 to 10 days but best to eat promptly. If you do not eat all your mushrooms and they are starting to turn you can simply freeze them whole or sautee them and then freeze them. Then you can take your mushrooms out and use them anytime. Cleaning: Simply wipe shiitake mushrooms with a damp cloth to clean. No need to rinse. Health Benefits: Shiitake mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in Asia as natural medicine. Shiitake mushrooms are extremely rich in vitamins and are excellent immune system boosters. Studies have found anti-tumor, cholesterol-lowering, and virus-inhibiting effects in compounds in shiitake mushrooms