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Dried mushroom

Dried mushrooms are dehydrated mushrooms reconstituted or used to add savory flavor to soups, sauces, and other dishes.

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About Dried mushroom

Dried mushroom is mushroom tissue preserved by dehydration, sold as whole specimens, caps, slices, pieces, flakes, or powder. It is reconstituted in water or added directly to soups, stocks, sauces, stews, rice dishes, stuffings, and seasoning blends, with softened mushrooms sliced or chopped as needed.

Drying generally produces a concentrated earthy, woody, or savory aroma, but flavour varies by species. The texture is brittle before soaking and changes as moisture returns; cooking characteristics also depend on species, thickness, degree of drying, and whether stems are included.

Its appearance may range from pale tan to brown or nearly black. The soaking liquid may be incorporated after straining, while mushrooms can be softened, sliced, chopped, or used dry according to the preparation.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Dried mushroom

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Dried mushroom nutrition & diet

Dried mushroom nutritional value

Reference: Mushroom, dried

Per 100 g of the edible portion of the stated reference food.

Calories
159kcal
Protein
21.8g
Carbs
4.8g
Fat
6.0g

Reference example for the named food and preparation, per 100 g edible portion. This is not a universal value for every recipe or brand; packaged products should be compared with their own label. CoFID 2021 food code 17-416. Carbohydrate follows the dataset’s available-carbohydrate convention. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/.

Portions & preparation

Establish the mushroom identity, whether whole, sliced, powdered, or a mixed product, and whether the reference uses the dry material or reconstituted edible portion. Account for soaking, trimming, and discarded soaking liquid. Preparation with oil, stock, cream, or seasoning changes the served food.

Compare the right form: Identify the mushroom species or blend and match whole, sliced, powdered, dry, or reconstituted form, including edible portions and discarded liquid.

Diet considerations

Mushrooms are generally fungi rather than plants or animals, so the exact identity should be established. Plain dried mushrooms may fit plant-based meals, while compatibility changes with meat stock, dairy, animal fat, or cereal-based coatings. Mixed mushroom products require brand or recipe details.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: UK Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset (CoFID), 2021 — Mushroom, dried ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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