Description:
Porcini mushroom(Latin Name: Boletus Edulis) is a great gift to humanity. It is a rich, heady, meaty mushroom that is amazingly versatile, delicate enough to give grace to an elegant stew or sauce. They are often described as nutty and earthy with a meatiness in flavor and texture. Porcini mushrooms are high in protein, with over 7 grams of protein per 100-gram serving, making them a nice addition to a vegetarian diet. They're also high in vitamin B3, vitamin B5 , and folate.
Sensory Characteristics :
Type : slices (Grade A,B,C,D) /granules, 1-3mm, 3-6mm, 6-9mm/100-120 mesh
Color: typical color of dried porcini mushroom, brown to yellowish.
Smell: typical of dried porcini mushroom.
Taste: typical of dried porcini mushroom.
Foreign matters:No hair ,no sand,no metallic matters , no foreign objects , no foreign mushrooms.
Size and Physical characteristics :
| Quality Description |
Min |
Max |
| Porcini of specific sizes |
80% |
|
| Broken less than 5mm |
|
2% |
| Foreign matters , foreign mushrooms ,foreign vegetables |
|
1% |
| Moldy parts , Rotten pieces , Burnt pieces |
|
1% |
| Moisture |
|
12% |
Usage:
1. Dried Porcini Mushrooms are often reconstituted by soaking in warm or even boiling water until softened
2. Porcinis are a classic addition to risotto, pasta dishes, soups and stews