This is because these Shiitake mushrooms contain the polyol known as mannitol. However, dried Shiitake mushrooms are considered low FODMAP safe in a 2-mushroom serving but are considered high FODMAP in a 4-mushroom serving.
When I was writing we ran into the query “What are the lowest FODMAP mushrooms?”.
Here is what my research found. in terms of fresh mushrooms, oyster mushrooms are the only variety that tested as a low FODMAP food for a full serving. Not only that, but a double serving tested as low FODMAP as well.
You might be thinking “What is a maitake mushroom?”
Some think that “Maitake” means dancing mushroom in Japanese. The mushroom is said to have gotten its name after people danced with happiness upon finding it in the wild, such are its incredible healing properties. This mushroom is a type of adaptogen. Adaptogens assist the body in fighting against any type of mental or physical difficulty.
Is enoki mushroom high in FODMAPs?
You won’t find enoki in most American dishes but they’re common mushrooms in Asian recipes. Keep an eye out for them because enoki has high FODMAP levels in both single and half serving sizes. Dried porcini gets a little dicey so it’s best to understand your IBS and body here. A half serving contains moderate levels of FODMAPs.
If the mushrooms do dry out a bit they are still fine to prepare. On the other hand, dried maitake need to be rehydrated before use. The unused dry mushrooms can be kept in a sealed, air-tight container until ready to cook with.
One common answer is, shiitake are high in polyol-mannitol. When Monash tested them at both a full serving and a half serving, they resulted as a high FODMAP food. Unfortunately, shiitake mushrooms are a bad idea for your low FODMAP diet.
What are the health benefits of maitake D-fraction?
A 2013 study indicates that maitake D-Fraction could be useful in preventing and treating breast cancer . Researchers suggest that this mushroom can fight the growth and reproduction of cancerous cells.
What is the size of a maitake cap?
Each cap can be between 3/4s of an inch (2 cm) and 3 inches (8 cm) across, and about a quarter-inch in thickness. Maitake are most commonly found around the base of oak tree stumps, or at the base of dead or dying trees. They are most commonly found in Japan, China, and the northeastern United States and Canada.