Black tree fungus Shiitake
Shiitake mushrooms became known around the world, thanks to its numerous beneficial properties. Spectrum of its application is quite wide: cooking, medicine and even cosmetology… Use of these fungi in food significantly reduces the risk of atherosclerosis due to their ability to reduce blood cholesterol levels, slowing the growth of malignant tumors, regulates the immune system, prevent chemical poisoning. These chemicals have to everything else antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Shiitake fruiting bodies contain 13–18% protein, 6–10% fat, 2–5% fat, vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, D, PP and some trace elements (see table).
The chemical composition of shiitake
- The main components of the content in gr/100 g
- Protein 10,0–17,0
- Carbohydrates 54,0–82,0
- Fat 0,6–8,0
- Fiber 6,5–8,5
- Energy value (kcal) 175,0–337,0
- Ash 7,0–10,0
Mineral content in shiitake
- Mineral content in shiitake, mg/100 g
- Ka 1530
- P 650,0
- Na 130–1079
- Ca 11–126
- Mg 130–247
- Fe 1,7–30
In many regions of the world has become an integral part of the shiitake mushroom diet. In South-East Asia, shiitake mushrooms not only sell fresh and dried form, but also get it from a variety of extracts, which are added to drinks, cakes and even a candy.
In eastern cuisine shiitake are often used in dressings, sauces, soups, and noodles, in carbonated beverages healing, in food additives and candies in the production of potassium-rich yogurt. In Western countries have not gone unnoticed by the qualities of shiitake, as the possibility of various applications and a nice caramel flavor: in expensive restaurants have appeared dishes from shiitake, and housekeeping magazines — recipes to cook, as well as praising his alleged great taste.
Various companies manufacture cosmetics based on extracts from these mushrooms a series of creams, tonics and lotions different. The substance responsible for the medicinal properties of mushrooms — lentinan, such as actually rejuvenates the skin, regenerating young epithelial cells. It was in this amazing puzzle lies complexion and velvety skin of Japanese geishas — the use of shiitake.
In the epilogue, as an honest say that this sublimate is good only as a filler for many dishes, and the fungus itself apart is not particularly interesting. He cultivated artificial means, and also to dry. Neither taste nor smell. But he is very good as an additive to many dishes in small proportions — creating the illusion of exoticism.
