The shiitake mushroom is the fruiting body of the fungus Tremella fuciformis, belonging to the class Basidiomycetes and family Tricholomataceae, and is one of the world-famous edible fungi.It contains a unique aromatic substance - shiitake essence, forming a distinctive mushroom aroma, hence it is called"shiitake".The cap of the shiitake mushroom is umbrelliform, with a diameter of 3 to 6 centimeters, and its surface color ranges from yellowish-brown to blackish-brown. The gills are white, the stem is yellow, and it has cotton-like white scales, which become less noticeable after drying.Shiitake mushrooms grow in winter (from after Winter Solstice to before Qingming).Main production areas include mountainous regions of provinces such as Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, and Anhui.Due to its rich nutrition, aromatic fragrance, and delicious taste, it is known as"king of mushrooms","queen of mushrooms","crown among vegetables"
