Shiitake Grain Spawn – 2.5kg – Abundance with Big Fruit. This Shiitake culture will grow on a wide variety of SA woods including black wattle. It has been developed over many years. It produces large perfect fruit when cold shocked – 12 – 16 degrees Celsius.
Common names: Agaricus edodes, Shii-Take, Shaingugu, Hua Gu, Qua Gu, Chinese black mushroom, black forest mushroom, golden oak mushroom
The Shiitake has originally been domiciled in Japan, Korea and China and his special characteristics are known by the population for more than 2000 years.
The smell of this special mushroom is very similar to garlic and is due to an ingredient called Lenthionine. Shiitake counts to the most popular gourmet-mushrooms in the world.
Shiitake / Lentinula edodes Mushrooms
Shiitake may improve functioning of a depressed immune system. It can prevent chromosomal damage induced by anti-cancer drugs. Due to a Polysaccharide compound known as Lentin. It has been known to inhibit the growth of tumours.
Shiitake is an incredible option for Vegans and Vegetarians as a natural source of Vitamin D, C, B12 and contains all 8 essential amino acids. Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that promotes muscle building, bone health, improved digestion – absorption and elimination.
Benefits
- Immunity: Supports the immune system by strengthening body’s defence against illness
- Digestive: Supports digestive health by improving absorption and elimination
- Liver tonic: Strengthens liver function and assists in liver detoxification
- Skin health: Reported skin health improvement
- Overall health: Assists body with assimilating essential vitamins and minerals and regulating cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Pack size = 2.5kg