Baby Bella Mushrooms Delivery or Pickup

With more than 10,000 known types of mushrooms grown around the world, it can get confusing to try to keep them apart, especially if they have more than one name. One such example is the baby bella mushroom, which is also known as cremini and portabella mushrooms. These mushrooms are juvenile portobello mushrooms and have grown for about 40 days.

In fact, baby bella, button, and portobello mushrooms are actually all the same type of mushroom but at different ages. White button mushrooms are the youngest, baby bellas are typically light tan to rich brown and are in the middle, while the portobellos are the larger versions of these mushrooms and are the oldest. Combined, these three mushrooms account for 90% of the mushroom production in the United States.

Baby bellas have an earthy, meaty, and umami flavor that works well in plant-based dishes as a substitute for meat or fish. They're a popular diet food option and are commonly consumed in vegan diets. Keep in mind that even though they're technically classified as fungi, mushrooms count toward a vegetable serving.

Baby bella mushrooms are in season from December through March, although you'll find them year-round. Mushrooms and moisture don't mix, so select ones that are dry but not completely dried out and rough. Look for ones that aren't bruised or soft. They don't need to be perfectly clean as you will wash them before preparing.

Let Instacart help you with your baby bella mushroom purchase. Open the Instacart app, add these mushrooms to your order, and an Instacart shopper will get started on your order. Not only does this save you time shopping, but you can have the mushrooms delivered directly to your door in as little as 2 hours!

Baby bella mushrooms are low in calories but rich in nutrients, especially since they're 90% water and contain almost no fat. Vegans enjoy these mushrooms since they're high in protein and vitamin D content, but they shouldn't be used as the only source of protein. Consider adding tofu to compliment the mushrooms and add extra protein.