FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS

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

Fable Shiitkae Infusion in a white ceramic bowl with a spoon resting inside, on a light-colored surface.

FEEL GOOD Ingredients

Shiitake Mushroom (89%) (Naturally Occurring Sulphites), Coconut Oil, Yeast Extract, Mushroom Powder, Salt

STORAGE

Store frozen at -0.4°F. 2 years frozen. 7 days refrigerated. Use within 2 days of opening.

MEET SHIITAKE INFUSION

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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.

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HEALTHIER

A Fable Beef & Shiitake burger has 40% less saturated fat, 50% less cholesterol, and would gain 12g of fiber per serving.

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COMPETITIVE

A Fable Beef & Shiitake burger could save 5% cost compared to a 100% beef burger.

A Fable cheeseburger with two beef patties and melted cheese, stacked on a bun, on a flat cooking surface with a white tiled background.

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.

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

70% beef
30% shiitake

Best for burger patty mix, meatballs other formed products.

60% beef
40% shiitake

Best for ground beef. A 50% beef and 50% shiitake ratio also works great.

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.

Fable Shiitake Chorizo. Built for versatility, it delivers the rich taste and satisfying texture chorizo is known for. Perfect for tacos, pizza toppings, pastas, and more.

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.

SEE RECIPE

A Fable cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, beef patty, ketchup, and mayonnaise in a bun, placed on a wooden cutting board.

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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 flavor, texture, appearance, overall satisfaction, and purchase intent.

The results? Consumers prefer a Fable Beef & Shiitake blended burger over 100% beef.

SEE REPORT