Taste: charred, tangy, bitter, bold iron like minerality
Aroma: rich earthy minerality, oaky, aged
Umami Descriptors: mouthwatering, tangy, complementary enhancement
Nikken USA
Nikken USA
Shiitake Mushroom Extract Powder – 2115
Taste Companion Guide
Have fun exploring limitless taste possibilities and pairings with shiitake mushrom extract powder!
| Fruits | Herbs/ Spices | Proteins | Vegetables | Grains | Sweeteners | Fats | Nuts/Seeds | Alcohols |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear | Mint | Beef | Sweet potato | Oats | Brown Sugar | Butter | Hazelnut | Rum |
| Plum | Rosemary | Chicken, Dark Meat | Eggplant | Wheat | Honey | Heavy Cream | Pecan | Mescal |
| Dates | Thyme | Lamb | Mirepoix | Rice | Sugar Cane | Sour Cream | Sunflower Seeds | Acidic White Wines |
| Apple | Peppercorns | Game | Broccoli | Corn | Caramel | Monterey Jack | ||
| Fig | Coriander | Duck | Brussel Sprouts | Dark Chocolate | Gorgonzola | |||
| Cherry | Cumin | Bacon | Peas | Gruyere | ||||
| Peach | Chili Peppers | Soy | Corn | Lard | ||||
| Pineapple | Coffee | Vital Wheat Gluten | Tomato | Tallow | ||||
| Citrus | Cocoa Powder | Garlic | Coconut | |||||
| Mango | Cinnamon | Onions | ||||||
| Coconut | Cilantro | Mushrooms | ||||||
| Rhubarb | Tamarind | Legumes | ||||||
| Canteloupe | Smoked Spices | |||||||
| Concord grape | Clove | |||||||
| Sundried tomato | Curry | |||||||
| Nutmeg | ||||||||
| Allspice |
| Popular Pairings | Surprise Pairings | Chef’s Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mushroom + garlic + onion | Mushroom + bacon + black beans | This is a bold, intense Shiitake extract that will undoubtably add taste and umami in ways you will not find anywhere else. This is a must have on any bench to fill maillard taste gaps that herbs and spices can't dream of reaching. |
| Mushroom + bacon + hamburger | Mushroom + cocoa + cinnamon | |
| Mushroom + chicken thigh + jack cheese | Mushroom + coffee + ancho chili |
