Organic Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms, 1 Pound Box

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Shiitake Mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) (sometimes called 'Chinese Black Mushrooms' or 'Forest Mushrooms') are among the most commonly eaten mushrooms in the world. Native to Asia, they are a versatile and affordable part of many traditional Chinese and Japanese dishes, in which they are used in either fresh or dried forms.Shiitakes are known by their Japanese name, which is appropriate since Japan is the world leader in production of shiitakes. The name comes from a Japanese word meaning 'oak fungus,' as they are discovered most frequently growing at the base of Japanese oak conifers called 'shii' trees.Many people believe that shiitake mushrooms are wild, because they are often included in '…