Our dried shiitake mushrooms are grown right here in beautiful Wales and are then naturally dried to perfection without the use of any additives. Dried Organic Shiitake Mushrooms have a delicious meaty, buttery flavor, and when cooked, with a texture slightly softer than fresh ones. Shiitake mushrooms have been used in Asia for thousands of years as a natural medicine. The compound NMN which is very popular in Hollywood at the moment as an anti aging suppliment is found naturally in Shiitakes among many other benefits. Animal studies found cholesterol-lowering, and virus-inhibiting effects in shiitake mushrooms. Although there is still much to learn about the exact health benefits of the shiitake mushrooms, they are an excellent staple in a well rounded and healthy diet.