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Mushrooms are known as the meat of the vegetable world. Mushrooms are a low calorie food which can be eaten raw or cooked. Mushrooms are generally used to provide garnish / accompaniment to a meal. Raw mushrooms are a good source of B vitamins such as riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid. Mushrooms also contain essential minerals: selenium, copper & potassium. Fat, Carbohydrates & calorie content are low with absence of vitamin C and sodium.
These are the most mature kind and intensely-flavoured of the three white Agaricus stages. Their strong flavour is similar to that of field mushrooms. They have a dense, meaty texture and darker gills than the other Agaricus types. Flats are almost a meal in themselves, and lend themselves to simple preparation and spectacular presentation. Try flat mushrooms pan-fried with fresh herbs, or topped with crispy bacon, tomato and cheese for a grilled mushroom pizza.
(WHITE AGARICUS MUSHROOMS) The most popular type of mushrooms available; closed cup, or button mushrooms have creamy white caps with pink gills which darken to beigh when they grow, these mushrooms have a veil that has just begun to open around the stem. They are deeper in colour and flavour than buttons, with a firm texture, and absolutely tops for versatility. Great to sauté, stuff, grill or barbecue. Cup mushrooms can be used whole, quartered, or sliced in soups, sauces, casseroles and stir-fries.
The portobello also called portabella is really simply a brown crimini mushroom in disguise. Evidently the usage of the two words "portobello vs. portabella" is simply an issue of a marketing brand. Once the little brown mushroom grows up to be about 4" - 6" in diameter he is deemed to be a portobello.
Also known as brown cap mushrooms, chestnut mushrooms have a strong taste and look like a darker version of the button mushroom. They have pink to dark brown gills. Chestnut mushrooms are served raw or cooked. They are very versatile and can be included in salads, pasta dishes, sauces, quiches, casseroles, soups and omelettes.
Value line mushrooms available for general Catering & Retail use, good quality product with various size mushrooms.
Freshly sliced mushrooms prepared in a mushroom slicing and bagging operation, allowing us to supply bagged, sliced mushrooms, using a laser perforated anti- mist film.
Button mushrooms are the youngest type and are tightly closed around the stem. While buttons are usually the smallest white mushroom type, this is not guaranteed – the name refers to the shape and stage of growth, not the size. Buttons (sometimes called champignons) have a wonderful, delicate flavour and a fine texture. Button mushrooms are perfect to use raw in salads or with dips, and they look sensational skewered for the barbecue. They readily take on other flavours, and suit pasta dishes and stir-fries. Kids love them crumbed or tempura style.
