PADDY STRAW

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PADDY STRAW

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Description:

Paddy Straw mushrooms are cultivated on rice straw in South Asia and are an indispensable ingredient in many Asian dishes. Straw mushrooms are so named because they are grown in straw used in a paddy. This growing method contributes to this mushrooms distinct flavor. Straw mushrooms range in color from light tan when young to dark gray when mature. Their bite-size shape makes them easy to prepare and are frequently found enhancing recipes such as stir-fry, chop suey, and chow mein. Generally not available fresh outside of Asia, this cultivated mushroom can be used in soups, sauces or even skewered with vegetables and meat chunks. Known also as Grass mushrooms, Straw mushrooms rank third worldwide in consumption.

Paddy Straw Mushrooms are often found in recipes from Southern China and are a versatile protein source for vegetarian entrees. Delicious as a garnish or in salads, soups, stews, egg or tofu dishes.

Recommended Preparation Instructions:

To reconstitute, place desired amount into a bowl covered with boiling water and let soak for 15-20 minutes. Rinse and add directly to recipe that will cook for at least 25 minutes. One ounce dry reconstitutes to 3-4 ounces.

Product Description

Paddy Straw Mushrooms are cultivated on Rice Straw in South Asia. Straw Mushrooms are an indispensable ingredient in many Asian dishes. Though not available fresh outside of Asia, Dried Straws are delicious, and their bite-size shape make them easy to prepare.

Physical

Color: Beige-tan to brown.

Flavor: Typical of dried wild mushrooms, earthy, smokey.

Size: Approximately ¼ to 1½ inches in length, ¼ to ½ inches in width.

Chemical

Moisture: <20% Sulfites: N/A Heat Level: N/A

Ingredient Statement:

Paddy Straw Mushrooms.

Shelf Life: Min 12 months (under optimum storage conditions). Packaging: Bag in box or to customer specification.

Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.

Microbiological

SPC: <1,000,000 cfu / g

COLIFORM: <25,000 cfu / g

YEAST: <5000 cfu / g

MOLD: <5000 cfu / g

Due to the nature of raw, agricultural products, the microbiological data provided should be considered as guidelines.

About Nutritional Information

Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources. Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size       100 g (uncooked)
Number of Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 Calories from Fat 9
  % Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
   
   
Trans Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 0g 0%
Sodium 13mg 1%
  %
Total Carbohydrate 75g 25%
Dietary Fiber 12g 48%
Sugars 2g  
Protein 10g %
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 1%
Iron 11%
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.