Mushroom, Shitake (pesticide-free), 500g

Mushroom, Shitake (pesticide-free)

Shiitake has four to ten times the flavor of common white button mushrooms. In addition to their strong woodsy flavor and meaty texture, shiitakes provide high levels of protein (18%), potassium, niacin and B vitamins, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. They have natural antiviral and immunity-boosting properties and are used nutritionally to fight viruses, lower cholesterol and regulate blood pressure. Lentinan, an immunostimulant derived from shiitakes, has been used to treat cancer, diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibrocystic breast disease, and other conditions. Researchers found that a raw shiitake eaten daily for one week lowered cholesterol significantly.

Origin: Thailand