Mushrooms
"Add a dash of earthy flavor to your meals"
A delicate and nutritious fungi, rich in earthy flavor and textures.
Also known as
Button mushrooms, portobello, crimini, browns
Botanical name
Agaricus
Product Details
PLU Code
4648
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Mushrooms › All Sizes
Origin
Native to North America and Europe
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F)
Shelf Life
7-9 days
Status
Approved
About Mushrooms
Agaricus spp. has been the most cultivated species of mushroom which comprises a various varieties
Nutrition Information
Mushrooms, specifically Cremini, Brown, or Swiss Brown, have the following nutrition facts per 100 grams of edible portion.
Energy: 15 kcal
Protein: 1.7 grams
Fat: 0.2 grams
Carbohydrates: 3.7 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Sugars: 0.3 grams
Sodium: 1 milligram
Potassium: 318 milligrams
Water content: 92.8 grams
Vitamin D: 0.1 micrograms
Calcium: 2 milligrams
Iron: 0.5 milligrams
Copper: 0.3 milligrams
Manganese: 0.1 milligrams
Selenium: 0.6 micrograms
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F)
Humidity
95%
Packaging
Perforated bags or containers for ventilation and moisture control
Shelf Life
7-9 days
Storage Notes: High humidity is essential to prevent drying and loss of gloss, but condensation in packages must be avoided; slightly warmer storage speeds browning, stem elongation and veil opening, and ethylene browns the caps. Highest freezing point: -0.6°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 415-417.
Applies to: fresh button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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