Young Cap

Funghi

Young Cap

Shiitake young cap is a prepared form of the cap, cut or sorted so cooks get consistent pieces without full breakdown. fungal savoury meatiness with species-specific aroma. Match cooking time to piece size and moisture. brown hard in wide pans; avoid steaming in crowded oil. Use sound product and keep cut surfaces from drying out before the pan. Salt early for large joints, late for delicate leaves and soft fruit.

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PortionPrep ReadyVersatileYoung Cap

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 29.6

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 0.4 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.1 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.19 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 10.1 mg
  • Salt 0.05 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 3.96 g
  • Dietary Fibre 1.98 g
  • Total Sugars 1.59 g
  • Complex / starch 0.49 g
  • Protein 3.11 g
  • Water 95 g
Detailed nutrients

Young Cap of Shiitake: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

Foragers and early cultivators brought shiitake into European and Asian market cookery, including named young cap portions.

Foragers and early cultivators brought shiitake into European and Asian market cookery, including named young cap portions.

Restaurant demand for distinct fungi cuts and grades raised shiitake’s profile, including named young cap portions.

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