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Generally Button mushrooms are marketed in three sizes. The smallest is about the size of a Button, hence its name, and used whole. The medium size is most often sliced or chopped. The larger dollar size can be stuffed, chopped, baked, grilled or roasted.

These mushrooms offer a slightly stronger flavor than the small White button. They vary in size from one-and-one-fourth inches to one-and-three-fourths inches and are creamy white or light brown in color.

Nutritional Value

Mushrooms are 90% water and low in calories. They are also rich in potassium, selenium, protein, and antioxidants.

Serving Ideas

This size mushroom is ideal for stir-fries, pizza, pasta and rice dishes. Use in light sauces for accompanying grilled or roasted meats or chop up and combine with herbs, rice and cheese to be used as a stuffing for peppers or tomatoes. To prepare, rinse mushrooms quickly and pat dry. To store, refrigerate in a paper bag, never plastic.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Mushrooms are enjoyed worldwide and prized not only for their delicious flavor but their medicinal values as well. In ancient times many cultures used them to treat everything from coughs and colds to lethargy and to slow the effects of aging. Today studies have shown mushrooms to be a super immune booster and can be beneficial in preventing certain types of cancer.

Geography/History

The Netherlands is one of the world’s major mushroom producers with nearly all production being done mechanically. In the United States, Pennsylvania is still one of the largest commercial producers of mushrooms followed closely by California due to the moderate climate.

Seasons/Availability

Medium White Button mushrooms are available year round.

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