Mushroom House Dried Shiitake Mushroom Powder, 5 Pound

I am 67 yrs old and have been cooking since I was 15 yrs old, long ago and far away. I have so many cookbooks, all recipes. I am trying to up my game in the kitchen so have been exploring books about technique and gourmet food products. Umami is a Japanese concept, primarily relating to enhancing the flavors already inherent in food. Shitake mushroom is considered THE element of Umami so cruised around Amazon and found this product. I bought the 5 lb. size so I could share it with my son, who has developed into a very good cook in his own right. I have a vacuum pack FoodSaver and divided up my share of the mushroom powder and proceeded to vacuum pack it into small usable packages. I have NEVER seen such a fine powder in my life, absolutely amazing. I have no idea what process Mushroom House uses to pulverize the dried Shitake mushrooms but it is beyond impressive. I have tried this powder and it is such a fine powder it is completely undetectable when used in any application; soups, stews, sauce, dry rubs for chicken, fish or steak. It does enhance flavor and I chose it because unlike other Umami products, it does not come preloaded with salt. I will decide how much and what type of salt I will use, Himalayan Pink, Fleur de Sel, Diamond Kosher or Maldon. I am so pleased with my purchase. The price point is incredible for this quantity. I cannot recommend this mushroom powder highly enough, don't hesitate. I did my homework and this is the best, hands down.

Very strong shiitake smell, and very fine grind powder. I use it in meatloaf, soups, and, especially, in making a mushroom tea. I think it is an excellent product, and I am very satisfied. It was a great deal.

Great value