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May
The Definitive Guide to Shiitake Donko (Lentinula edodes)
The millennia-old Japanese art of drying shiitake mushrooms unlocks the deepest stratum of umami. Among the various grades, Donko—characterized by its thick, closed cap and dense flesh—represents the pinnacle of quality. This superiority is reflected in its elevated concentrations of lentinan and gu
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