INGREDIENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS
SHIITAKE INFUSION
Designed to be ‘infused’ into or blended with ground beef. By blending Shiitake Infusion with beef, consumers can enjoy a familiar, satisfying taste experience that wins on health and price, while reducing the environmental impact.
Shiitake INFUSION
FEEL GOOD Ingredients
Shiitake Mushroom (89%) (Naturally Occurring Sulphites), Water, Rice, Canola Oil (Non GMO), Coconut Oil, Yeast Extract, Mushroom Powder, Salt
STORAGE
Store frozen at -18°C. 2 years frozen. 7 days refrigerated. Use within 2 days of opening.
MEET SHIITAKE INFUSION
TASTIER
2 in 3 consumers we have blind tested have preferred the taste of a Fable Beef & Shiitake blended burger to a 100% beef burger.
Beef & Shiitake wins on taste, nutrition, price, and climate
HEALTHIER
A Fable Beef & Shiitake burger has 40% less saturated fat, 50% less cholesterol, and would gain 12g of fiber per serving.
COMPETITIVE
A Fable Beef & Shiitake burger could save 5% cost compared to a 100% beef burger.
*Fable Beef & Shiitake blended burger consists of 50% beef & 50% shiitake
BETTER
By selling just 100 Fable Beef & Shiitake burgers, 270kg of carbon emissions and 110,000L of water could be saved.
Thaw product and mix with beef (or other ground protein), form into desired format and cook immediately or refrigerate. Refreeze if holding for more than one day.
Shiitake Infusion has been designed with processors in mind.
It is fully compatible with standard grinding, mixing, and forming equipment to blend seamlessly into existing workflows for burgers, meatballs, or mince formats.
USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
70% beef:30% shiitake
Best for formed products (burgers and meatballs).
60% beef:40% shiitake works to optimise for nutrition.
60% beef:40% shiitake
Best for ground beef. 50% beef:50% shiitake ratio works to optimise for nutrition.
USE IT WITHOUT BEEF TOO!
We’re sharing one of our most requested formulas: a bold, smoky chorizo made using our Shiitake Infusion. Built for versatility, it delivers the rich taste and satisfying texture chorizo is known for, while helping you stretch your premium proteins further and reduce ingredient costs.
Perfect for tacos, pizza toppings, pastas, and more.
AVAILABLE AT BRAKES
Sysco Premium Beef & Shiitake Mushroom Beef Burger (24 x 170g)
Gluten Free Red Tractor Assured 70% Beef & 30% Shiitake Mushroom Burger
BETTER THAN BEEF!
NECTAR, a leading consumer insights firm, conducted a rigorous blind taste test with 1,192 omnivores and flexitarians to evaluate 22 balanced protein products. Each was assessed for flavour, texture, appearance, overall satisfaction, and purchase intent.
The results? Consumers prefer a Fable Beef & Shiitake blended burger over 100% beef.
BIG TASTE, LITTLE IMPACT
How does this little shroom stack up to beef and peas? (Per 1kg of produce)
Beef
60kg carbon emissions
15,000L water usage
Pea protein
20kg carbon emissions
38,940L water usage
Mushrooms
0.8kg carbon emissions
15L water usage
Beef & Shiitake Mushroom
100% Ground Beef
HEALTHIER FOR YOU
Per 100g serving, 50% beef & 50% shiitake has…
10x more dietary fibre than all beef
100% beef, 1g | beef & shiitake, 11.9g
50% less cholesterol than all beef
100% beef, 71g | beef & shiitake, 35.5g
25% less saturated fat than all beef
100% beef, 7.7g | beef & shiitake, 4.75g
UMAMI HOUSE CASE STUDY
A Sydney burger chain saw a 40% sales increase by switching to a Shiitake Infused Beef Burger
READY TO CO-CREATE?
Whether you’re developing burgers, meatballs, or ground beef product, we’d love to help you take it to the next level. Get in touch to start the process!
Questions?