Can you eat shiitake mushroom raw?

Jun 04, 2019

Shiitake mushrooms cannot be eaten raw because raw shiitake mushrooms may contain a lot of bacteria, some may be poisonous and taste bad. It is recommended to cook the shiitake mushrooms before eating, which is both delicious and safe.

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