Button Mushrooms Delivery or Pickup

A button mushroom generally looks like a tiny umbrella, having a dense parasol-like cap connected to a stem that can be short and thin or thick and slightly curvy. There are three different kinds of button mushrooms — Portobello mushrooms, crimini mushrooms, and white mushrooms — all of which share the same specific name, Agaricus Bisporus. The most common type among the three is the white mushroom, a cream-colored mushroom that typically adorns salads and is often one to three inches across.

White mushrooms, also known as table mushrooms, have a meaty texture with a mild earthy flavor. On the other hand, the crimini mushrooms, which look just like the buttons but are coffee-colored, have a stronger and more distinctive flavor. The Portobello mushrooms, which are actually overgrown crimini mushrooms, are about eight inches across and have a meaty flavor that makes them a great vegetarian entree.

Button mushrooms are low-calorie, versatile vegetables. With their delicate and mild taste, they complement other flavors well. That's why they can be prepared in several ways. Button mushrooms are cultivated in a controlled environment that is typically kept dark, moist, and warm, as well as free of other fungi that may damage the mushrooms.

When buying button mushrooms at your local supermarket, make sure the mushrooms are dry, firm, and smooth. A button mushroom that is spotty, soft, and slimy is bad, so avoid those. A younger button mushroom is more compact, with a closed cap. A slightly more mature button mushroom has a cap that opens to reveal the gills on the undersides. This mushroom has more flavor, but it might be a bit slimy when cooked, as those dark, feathery gills can break down easily when heated.

A lot of supermarkets offer button mushrooms in bulk. You can choose your own from a bin and put them in a bag. Many people like doing this, as they can choose the size they need (smaller for marinating, larger for stuffing), and they can also see up-close if the button mushrooms are fresh, clean, and dry. Bulk purchasing also uses less packaging.

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Button mushrooms are a great source of a variety of minerals, including phytochemicals, zinc, potassium, copper, and selenium. They're also a great source of B vitamins, including niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, and thiamin. They are also packed with vitamins B12 and vitamins B6. A 100 grams (3.5 oz.) serving of button mushrooms provides you with 3.2 grams of carbohydrate, 0.3 grams of fat, and 22 calories, with about 1.2 grams of fiber and no cholesterol.