Earthy porcini adds rich umami flavor to meats and stews.
Perfect in rubs for pork, chicken, or even meatloaf, porcini mushrooms bring a deep, savory taste. One of our best customers, Rich, swears by it in his signature chicken stew blend. It's the lead ingredient in our . And if you love umami, we now carry . Looking for a more subtle mushroom flavor? Try .
Details: All-natural. Origin China.
Shiitake vs. Porcini for Culinary Use:
Shiitake: Has a milder, earthy flavor with subtle woodsy undertones. They add a delicate umami depth, making them ideal for Asian-inspired dishes like stir-fries, ramen, and dumpling fillings. Shiitake works well in recipes where a balanced, less overpowering mushroom flavor is desired, especially in vegetarian and lighter dishes.
Porcini: Offers a bolder, more robust flavor profile with intense umami and nutty, almost smoky notes. Their rich taste makes them perfect for heartier dishes like risottos, stews, and meat rubs. Porcini adds a powerful earthy richness, enhancing sauces, gravies, and roasted meats with deeper flavors than shiitake.
Zero-Waste Spice Refills Packaged in Compostable Packaging:
- Small Refill: scant 1/4 cup volume (0.3 oz net weight)
- Large Refill: 1/2 cup volume (0.8 oz net weight)
Refill packaging is made from plants and safe for home composting. It's not meant for long-term storage; please transfer to airtight containers.
Reusable Glass Magnetic Jars:
- Small Jar: scant 1/4 cup volume
- Large Jar: 1/2 cup volume
New to Gneiss Spice? Check out our . Purchasing over a dozen jars? Buy a and save over 10%.
