Orignisulmte Foods committed to making people healthier by providing them with delicious,healthy foods. Orgnisulmte dried shiitake mushrooms picked manually,and dried directly after picking to ensure no loss of nutrients, only the top quality mushrooms are selected. Shiitaki mushrooms are low in calories, offer good amounts of fiber, vitamins and minerals, and are prized for their rich, savory taste and diverse health benefits. Why would I want to use dried mushrooms instead of fresh ones The flavor and fragrance from dried shiitakes are much stronger than from fresh mushrooms. As soon as I opened the bag, there was this powerful mushroom aroma. Dried shiitake mushrooms have a meaty smoky flavor that you just dont get from fresh mushrooms. Shiitake mushrooms also contain glutamate naturally, without using additives like MSG. HOW TO REHYDRATE DRIED SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS Rehydrate the mushrooms by soaking them in warm water for 30 min. When the caps are tender,strain,clean and rinse well with cold water.We simply dehydrate the shiitakes with a gentle process that enables the retention of nutrients,flavor and color. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We guarantee the quality of our products and we want you to be completely satisfied with your purchases.