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I never would have guessed... Shiitake mushroom production reached 1,322,000 metric tons in 1997 which accounts for over 25% of the world's edible mushrooms... that's a lot of edible fungus!   Japan produces over 80% of the world's Shiitake mushrooms.   Shiitakes can be pickled... what will they think of next?   The gills turn yellow-brown when the mushroom cap starts to dry out.   The best way to store the Shiitake is to place it in a wooden box and put it in a dark, cold, and dry place.         About Me Hello!  My name is Abby Hendzel.  I am a freshmen at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.  My major is Biology with a concentration in biomedical science and a minor in chemistry.  I am also a pre-med student and hope to one day be a dermatologist.  I think skin is fascinating and I enjoy spending my free time learning about the body's largest organ.  I picked the Shiitake mushroom as my project topic mainly because I love its name.  Also, I have never tried this particular fungus before and thought this would be a great time try it (I did, and it was quite tasty!).  Thanks for visiting my page, and I hope you gain a better appreciation and understanding of Lentinula edodes. Questions or comments?  Contact me at: hendzel.abby@students.uwlax.edu © 2007 Abby Hendzel UW-La Crosse