What is Mushroom Broth? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Mushroom Broth?

Mushroom broth is a broth made by simmering mushrooms and garlic in salted water, and then straining out the mushrooms to create a rich, umami broth. It can be used as a base for soups, stews, or sauces.

What does Mushroom Broth Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

Ingredients

water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

mushrooms

Mushrooms are a type of fungus and grow out of soil, or on trees. There are many varieties of mushrooms from white button, portobello, shitake, oyster mushrooms and many more. All mushrooms vary in flavor though most have a mild and earthy flavor that may have buttery notes or a woody taste. The texture of boiled mushrooms are meaty, firm yet soft and a bit spongy. Boiling is a quick method of cooking mushrooms.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

garlic

Garlic is used in cuisines around the world and is extremely popular for its depth of flavor. The garlic bulb forms underneath the soil and is harvested once it reaches maturity. The bulb typically has thin, dry, white and flaky skin, surrounding the individual cloves. Often there are 10-12 cloves to a bulb/head of garlic. The cloves are cream colored with a strong smell and flavor that is spicy and sharp. Garlic takes on a nutty flavor in addition, when cooked. It is used in countless dishes, sauces, breads and more.

Mushroom Broth Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup220g

Cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	136kcal	7%
Fats	N/A
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	N/A
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	7g	25%
Proteins	55g	72%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	12650mg	550%

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College Inn Mushroom Stock, 32 fl Ounce (Pack of 12)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Mushroom Broth?

1 Cup of Mushroom Broth contains 55 g of protein.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Mushroom Broth?

There are 136 calories in 1 Cup of Mushroom Broth.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Mushroom Broth?

There are 18 calories in 1 oz of Mushroom Broth.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Mushroom Broth?

There are 281 calories in 1 pound of Mushroom Broth.