Organic
Button Mushroom
"A versatile ingredient for salads, soups, sauces, and stir-fries"
A small to medium-sized edible mushroom with a round cap and short stem, prized for its delicate flavor and soft texture.
Also known as
Crimini, Common mushroom, Table mushroom
Botanical name
Agaricus bisporus
Product Details
PLU Code
94645
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Mushrooms › Small
Origin
Native to Europe and North America, now cultivated worldwide
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F)
Shelf Life
7-9 days
Status
Approved
About Button Mushroom
One of the most widely cultivated and consumed mushrooms globally, rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and a good source of antioxidants.
Nutrition Information
Button mushrooms are low in calories and rich in nutrients, a 100g serving of button mushrooms contains approximately 15 calories, 3.3g of carbohydrates, 0.5g of fats, and 1.5g of proteins. They are also rich in dietary fiber and low in sodium. Vitamin D is among the essential vitamins that button mushrooms contain, along with other B vitamins. In terms of minerals, button mushrooms have a high content of copper, selenium, and potassium.
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, such as mesh or paper bags, to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation
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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