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Porcini mushroom

Porcini mushrooms are edible bolete mushrooms with brown caps and spongy undersides, used fresh or dried in sautés, soups and sauces.

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About Porcini mushroom

Porcini is a commonly used name for edible bolete mushrooms sold fresh or dried. The mushrooms have a stout stem and a brown cap; their undersides are spongy rather than gilled. Fresh porcini have firm, pale flesh and an earthy, savoury flavour. They are cooked in dishes such as sautés, soups, and sauces, while dried mushrooms are often soaked before use.

Fresh, frozen, and dried porcini differ substantially in texture and intensity. Dried porcini are concentrated in aroma and may contribute both softened pieces and soaking liquid to cooking. The market name can cover closely related mushrooms, so it does not always identify a single species. Do not confuse the culinary mushroom with unrelated mushrooms merely described as bolete-shaped.

Ingredient type
whole food

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porcini mushroom (raw)

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Porcini mushrooms

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Porcini mushroom nutrition & diet

Porcini mushroom nutritional value

Reference: Porcini mushroom raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
46kcal
Protein
5.4g
Carbs
3.3g
Fat
0.4g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Fresh, dried, and rehydrated porcini are different measurement bases; dried-product values are concentrated, and soaking liquid may or may not be included.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
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.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS) 4.0, 2025 — K718100 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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