Dried Shiitake Mushroom has a delicious meaty taste and texture* Steep dried Shiitake mushrooms in warm water for a few hours until soft. Remove, rinse and squeeze dry before using in your favorite recipe It is great from adding to soups to sauces to saute, Before using dried Shiitake Mushroom in a recipe even if it is soup or stew it is best to rehydrate them in water Aiva Shitake Mushrooms are Natural and there is no MSG, and no Colors added. We only sell the freshest products that are stored in a weather-controlled facility so that you can get maximum freshness This product is Natural, Non-GMOs, and Aiva Products is a brand "Where You Can Trust" Country of origin Poland.