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Porcini mushrooms

In season

Food Description:

These rich tasty dried mushrooms are known as Cep in their fresh form. They are very large mushrooms, sliced when sold in dried form.

General Information:

Category: Vegetable
To Buy: Buy porcini mushrooms from good delicatessens and ingredient retailers. Look for large pieces without too much sediment of broken pieces and dusty crumbs.
To Store: Store in an airtight container, away from humidity and heat.
Tips and Tricks: Soak porcini mushroom pieces in warm water for about 30 minutes before using, to reconstitute. The soaking water can be retained to use as stock.

Nutrition (0.5 Cup):

Energy (kJ): 44
Protein (g): 1.3
Saturated Fat, g : 0.0
Amines: Amines come the breakdown or fermentation of proteins. High amounts are found in cheese, chocolate, wine, beer and yeast extracts. Smaller amounts are present in some fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, avocados, bananas. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. High
Glutamates: Glutamate is found naturally in many foods, as part of protein. It enhances the flavour of food, which is why foods rich in natural glutamates such as tomatoes, mushrooms and cheeses are commonly used in meals. Pure monosodium glutamate (MSG) is used as an additive to artificially flavour many processed foods, and should be avoided, especially in sensitive individuals as it can cause serious adverse reactions. Natural
Carbohydrates, g: 0.6
Fat (g): 0.1
Monosaturated Fat , g: 0.0
Salicylates: Naturally occurring plant chemicals found in several fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs and spices, jams, honey, yeast extracts, tea and coffee, juices, beer and wines. Also present in flavourings, perfumes, scented toiletries and some medications. For those with sensitivities, low foods are almost never a problem, moderate and high foods may cause reactions, depending on how sensitive you are and how much is eaten. Very high foods will most often cause unwanted symptoms in sensitive individuals. Moderate

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Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.



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