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Shiitake — Ingredient · Foodgeist
Ingredient
Shiitake
The Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is cultivated and consumed in many Asian countries. It is a feature of many Asian cuisines. It is also considered a medicinal mushroom in some forms of traditional medicine.
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The Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is cultivated and consumed in many Asian countries. It is a feature of many Asian cuisines. It is also considered a medicinal mushroom in some forms of traditional medicine.
Aroma profile
Derived from this ingredient’s flavor compounds
fresh×4
aromatic×4
mint×4
camphoraceous×4
cooling×3
menthol×3
mentholic×3
camphor×3
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes
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Commonly combined
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“The combined expressions of a tyrosinase gene from shiitake mushroom and a DOPA 4,5-dioxygenase gene from the four-o'clock plant resulted in successful betalain production in cultured cells of tobacco BY2 and Arabidopsis T87.”
tyrosinase gene from shiitake mushroom→enables→betalain production
“Higher polyphenol and carotenoid contents were observed in enriched muffins, exhibiting higher 2,2‐Diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) antioxidant activity compared to rice muffins.”
shiitake mushroom powder (MP) and carrot pomace powder (CP)→increased→polyphenol and carotenoid contents