• What is Shiitake Extract?
  • Shiitake is a delicious edible fungus which can be found widely distributed in the forests and grocery stores of the world, which is also known as oak, golden, Chinese, or black forest mushrooms. In addition to being found in the wild, shiitake is also heavily cultivated for sale in both fresh and dried forms. The mushrooms are heavily used in Asian cuisine, and are also tasty when added to food from other nations as well.
     

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    The proper name for shiitake is Lentinus edodes, and the brown mushrooms can gro