Meaty and dense, dried porcini mushrooms offer superb texture and bold flavor. It just takes a mere tablespoon or two to reveal its tasty and very earthy personality. Umbrella-shaped when young, it flattens as it ages. Pale yellowish brown to dark reddish brown, this mushroom is firm, moist and smooth when fresh. White to dingy yellow, its cap's underside contains many tiny pores. Note: description is informational only. Please refer to ingredients on the product before use. Please address any health or dietary questions to your health professional before using this item.