larry_stewart
Master Chef
I always keep a supply of dried shiitakes in my cupboard, as they are frequently used when I cook Chinese food.
When I go to purchase them, there are about 4 or 5 different packages. Most labelled exclusively in Chinese, and a few in just clear bags marked with the price only.
My question is, the packages are similar sized and all seem to weigh about the same. There are subtle differences in the mushrooms ( some a little bigger, some a little plumper ..). They are all whole ( no broken pieces). What would make one package $20 + dollars compared to one of similar size and weight only about $6 dollars? Are there different varieties that a Visually I cant ell the difference? Is it just a branding thing ? Since he packages are all in Chinese, I have nothing to really go by.
When I go to purchase them, there are about 4 or 5 different packages. Most labelled exclusively in Chinese, and a few in just clear bags marked with the price only.
My question is, the packages are similar sized and all seem to weigh about the same. There are subtle differences in the mushrooms ( some a little bigger, some a little plumper ..). They are all whole ( no broken pieces). What would make one package $20 + dollars compared to one of similar size and weight only about $6 dollars? Are there different varieties that a Visually I cant ell the difference? Is it just a branding thing ? Since he packages are all in Chinese, I have nothing to really go by.