🍄 Product description
Dried wood ear mushrooms from Totaco are a traditional dried mushroom used in Asian cuisine and other recipes from around the world. Wood ear mushrooms are prized for their unique texture – gelatinous to slightly crunchy when rehydrated – and their ability to absorb the flavours of other ingredients well.
Dried mushrooms have a long shelf life and are easy to store, making them ideal for keeping in stock at home or as an ingredient in a variety of dishes – from soups and stir-fries to salads and sauces.
🍽️ Flavour and character
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Flavour: delicate, slightly earthy to neutral — it tends to absorb the flavours of other ingredients rather than dominate them.
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Texture after rehydration: soft and gelatinous with a slight springiness; works brilliantly in soups and hot dishes.
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Uses: ideal for soups, vegetable stir-fries with meat or tofu, noodles, sauces or exotic salads.
🧾 Ingredients and allergens
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Ingredients: 100 % dried wood ear mushrooms (also known as Auricularia auricula-judae).
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Allergens: naturally free from most common allergens (gluten, milk, eggs), but always check the packaging – it may be packaged in a facility that handles other allergens.
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Note: The product is intended for cooking after soaking – raw dried mushrooms are not usually eaten straight away.
📊 Nutritional information (approximate per 100 g dry weight)
Nutritional values vary depending on the source – dried mushrooms have a higher calorie content per 100 g than after rehydration:
| Value | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~363–389 kcal / ~1528–1614 kJ |
| Fat | ~0.7–5.3 g |
| — of which saturated | ~0.2–0.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~59–87 g |
| — of which sugars | ~0–<0.5 g |
| Protein | ~10–30 g |
| Salt | ~0–0.1 g |
Significant differences between sources arise because nutritional data are given for the dry weight of the mushroom – once soaked, water is absorbed and the nutritional values for the finished product are reduced.
💦 Preparation
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Soak the mushrooms in lukewarm or warm water for approx. 10–30 minutes until they soften.
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Drain and rinse thoroughly under running water.
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Use in soups, stir-fries, salads or other hot dishes. Remember to always cook them thoroughly before serving to ensure they are safe to eat.
📦 Packaging and storage
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Weight: 100 g of dried mushrooms – they will increase significantly in volume after soaking.
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Store: in a dry, cool place away from direct light.
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Country of origin: Vietnam (for most Totaco dried wood ear mushrooms).
✨ Benefits
✔️ A pure, natural product – 100 % mushrooms with no added ingredients.
✔️ A versatile ingredient for both Asian and modern recipes.
✔️ Lightweight and compact – a small packet lasts a long time.
✔️ Once rehydrated, ideal for soups, stir-fries or salads.
💡 Tip: Once soaked, you can add them to ramen, hot & sour soup, or stir-fried vegetables with tofu or meat – they soak up the flavours of the other ingredients beautifully and add an interesting texture!
