Funghi
Block Grown Shiitake
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Block-grown (sawdust substrate) shiitake are the volume fresh mushrooms of supermarkets—reliable supply, milder than top log-grown, still meaty and versatile. Year-round availability defines modern shiitake eating. Everyday cooking: pasta, stir-fry, pizza. Remove tough stem ends. Excellent value umami mushroom.
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Preparations
Everyday SautéPastaStir-Fry
Traits
AvailableMeatyMilderSawdust BlockVersatileVolume FreshYear Round
History
Sawdust block cultivation industrialised shiitake supply globally.
Supermarket fresh shiitake became routinely block-grown.
Block shiitake dominated volume while logs held specialty niches.