I especially like eating mushroom food, such as shiitake mushrooms. In fact, shiitake mushrooms can also make MSG. Why don't you learn about it with me below!

Shiitake mushrooms are rich in free amino acids, as well as ergosterol, which can be converted into vitamin D. The dried shiitake mushrooms are concentrated in nutrients, especially proteins, vitamin B2, niacin, and calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, etc., which is several times higher than that of fresh shiitake mushrooms, and the richness of the nutrients makes the flavor of the shiitake mushrooms particularly tasty. It is the first choice of "natural monosodium glutamate".

Method: 150 grams of dried shiitake mushrooms, wipe off the surface of the floating ash (never wash with water), break into small pieces by hand, put into a blender and break into powder, put into a sealed bottle to save.

How to use: This "Shiitake Mushroom Flavor" can be put into all kinds of soups, and can also be used in all kinds of stir-fry and savory dishes, used as a substitute for monosodium glutamate (MSG), the amount of about 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams); you can add more to make dumplings, buns, meat patties, and the taste is very good.

Can mushroom powder be used in place of monosodium glutamate (MSG)

Can mushroom powder be used in place of MSG?

Shiitake mushrooms, after being dried, contain aspartic acid and glutamic acid, which can be used to enhance the freshness of the ingredients, and can be used to enhance the freshness of the same effect as MSG; and its presentation in the mushrooms is in the form of proteins, which is harmless to the human body. So shiitake mushroom powder is a perfect substitute for MSG.

Different main ingredients?

The main ingredient of shiitake mushroom powder is shiitake mushroom, which contains glutamic acid and aspartic acid, while the main ingredient of MSG is monosodium glutamate.?

Difference in safety?

Shiitake mushroom powder is made from dried shiitake mushrooms, which contain a variety of amino acids and a large number of proteins, which is harmless to the human body, and safe; whereas the monosodium glutamate ingredient in MSG may cause harm to the human body when consumed in excess, leading to memory and mental impairment, and it can easily be converted into harmful monosodium pyroglutamate at high temperatures, which is not very safe.

Different production methods?

Shiitake mushroom powder is usually made by grinding mushrooms into powder after air-drying, and the production process is relatively simple; while MSG is usually refined through a variety of fermentation processes, and the production process is more complex.