Innovation doesn't always mean reinventing your menu.

Sometimes, it starts with one ingredient that quietly transforms multiple dishes—improving versatility, supporting sustainability goals, and giving chefs more creative freedom without changing what customers already love.

That's the opportunity behind Fable Shiitake Infusion.

Available through The Plant Pantry, Australia's leading distributor of premium plant-based products, this innovative ingredient is crafted from upcycled shiitake mushroom stems and designed to work seamlessly across a wide range of cuisines and cooking styles.

Whether you're developing new menu items or enhancing existing favourites, Fable Shiitake Infusion helps kitchens create more with less.

One Ingredient. Endless Culinary Possibilities.

The best menu innovation ingredients don't compete with your recipes—they complement them.

Fable Shiitake Infusion has a naturally rich umami profile with a neutral base flavour, allowing it to absorb herbs, spices and sauces with ease.

That means chefs can use it confidently across diverse cuisines without compromising the character of each dish.

Perfect For

• Burgers and gourmet patties
• Meatballs and mince-based recipes
• Stir-fries
• Slow-cooked curries
• Rich stews
• Pasta sauces
• Rice bowls
• Seasonal chef specials

Instead of creating separate recipes, your kitchen can build from one highly adaptable ingredient.

Blend Smarter Without Sacrificing Flavour

One of the unique advantages of Fable Shiitake Infusion is its ability to blend naturally with ground beef.

A typical blend of 30–50% Shiitake Infusion with beef mince allows chefs to maintain the familiar taste and texture customers expect while introducing more plant-based ingredients into everyday dishes.

The result is a menu that feels familiar to diners while helping businesses embrace more thoughtful and sustainable ingredient choices.

It's an easy way to innovate—without asking customers to compromise.

Sustainability That Begins in the Kitchen

Every ingredient tells a story.

Fable Shiitake Infusion begins with upcycled shiitake mushroom stems—a part of the mushroom that often goes unused despite its exceptional flavour and nutritional value.

By transforming these stems into a versatile foodservice ingredient, Fable helps reduce food waste while giving chefs another way to create menus with sustainability in mind.

It's a reminder that innovation isn't always about adding something new—it can also be about making better use of what already exists.

Built for Busy Foodservice Operations

Great ingredients should work as hard as your team does.

Fable Shiitake Infusion is supplied in a convenient 3kg frozen pack, making it suitable for restaurants, cafés, caterers, pubs and commercial kitchens looking for consistency and flexibility.

Its neutral flavour profile means it integrates easily into existing recipes, reducing the need for extensive menu redevelopment while opening the door to fresh ideas across multiple cuisines.

Why Food Businesses Are Choosing Fable

Modern diners are looking for meals that balance flavour, quality and sustainability.

Chefs are looking for ingredients that simplify preparation while inspiring creativity.

Fable Shiitake Infusion brings both together.

Key Benefits

• Made from upcycled shiitake mushroom stems
• Rich natural umami flavour
• Neutral base that complements any seasoning
• Ideal for blending with beef or using as a standalone ingredient
• High in dietary fibre
• Vegan and gluten-free
• Free from dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts and soy

It’s a versatile ingredient designed for modern kitchens and evolving customer expectations.

Why Buy from The Plant Pantry?

At The Plant Pantry, we believe innovation should be practical.

That's why we partner with premium brands like Fable to help Australian retailers and foodservice businesses discover products that support creativity, operational efficiency and more sustainable menus.

Whether you're introducing blended proteins, expanding plant-based offerings or simply looking for ingredients that work harder across your menu, our team is here to help.

Together, we can build menus that satisfy today's diners while preparing for tomorrow's food landscape.

Product Specifications

Product: Fable Shiitake Infusion

Pack Size: 3kg

Product Code: FB046/5-FU

Key Features

• Made from upcycled shiitake mushroom stems
• Neutral flavour with rich umami notes
• Designed for blending with ground beef (30–50%)
• Suitable as a standalone plant-based ingredient
• High in dietary fibre
• Vegan
• Gluten Free

Ingredients

Shiitake Mushroom (89%, containing naturally occurring sulphites), Coconut Oil, Yeast Extract, Mushroom Powder, Salt.

Suggested Applications

• Beef burger blends
• Meatballs
• Mince dishes
• Curries
• Stews
• Stir-fries
• Pasta sauces
• Rice bowls

Allergen Information

Contains naturally occurring sulphites.

Free from dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, gluten and soy.

Preparation & Storage

• Store frozen at -18°C or below
• Defrost overnight at 4°C
• Do not refreeze after thawing
• Refrigerate after opening and consume within 3 days