Organic
Mushrooms
"Indulge in the earthy delight of mushrooms"
Savory and versatile, mushrooms are a delicacy in many cuisines around the world, prized for their rich, earthy flavor and tender texture.
Also known as
Fungi, Fun-gi, Champignons
Botanical name
Agaricus bisporus
Product Details
PLU Code
94085
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Mushrooms › Large
Origin
Native to Europe and North America
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F)
Shelf Life
7-9 days
Status
Approved
About Mushrooms
Commonly found in forests, fields, and woods, mushrooms require careful handling and storage to maintain their quality and shelf life.
Nutrition Information
One cup of cooked mushrooms contains approximately 15 calories, 0.7 grams of fat, 3 grams of carbohydrates, 2.7 grams of fiber, and 1.7 grams of protein. They are rich in vitamins such as copper 0.3 milligrams, selenium 0.1 micrograms, potassium 555 milligrams, and vitamin D 0.1 micrograms, and have very low sodium content of 0.2 milligrams.
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
Breathable packaging (e.g., paper bags, ventilated crates)
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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