US shiitake market mushrooming

Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 17:21 in Biology & Nature

Shiitake mushrooms are the third most popular mushroom species in the U.S. In addition to taste, shiitake have a multitude of health benefits. Low in calories, glucose and sodium, shiitake are high in potassium, phosphorus, copper, and zinc.

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