Cremini Mushrooms

Estimated Inventory, 10 lbs : 33.86
This item was last sold on : 07/31/25

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Description/Taste

Cremini mushrooms are small to medium in size and have a rounded cap with a short, stubby stem. The smooth cap ranges from light to dark brown and is firm and spongy. Underneath the cap, there are small brown gills, but most of these are hidden as the cap has not fully opened when harvested at the Cremini stage. The short white stem is also edible, dense, thick, and smooth with a slightly rubbery texture. Cremini mushrooms are mild and somewhat earthy with a meaty texture.

Seasons/Availability

Cremini mushrooms are available year-round.

Current Facts

Cremini mushrooms, botanically classified as Agaricus bisporus, are a widely used variety that is a member of the Agaricaceae family. Also known as Baby Portobellos, Crimini, and Baby Bella, Cremini mushrooms are a slightly different strain closely related to the white button mushroom and the large portobello mushroom, with the only difference being predominately age. White button mushrooms are the youngest, followed by the Cremini, and then the mature version being the portobello. Varieties within the Agaricus bisporus account for about ninety percent of the mushrooms cultivated in the United States and these mushrooms are favored by chefs and home cooks for their mild taste and versatility in a variety of culinary dishes.

Nutritional Value

Cremini mushrooms contain potassium, amino acids, vitamin D, selenium, riboflavin, phosphorus, zinc, folate, and manganese.

Applications

Cremini mushrooms are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as baking, roasting, sautéing, or stewing. They can be sliced raw and mixed into green or grain salads, or they can be stuffed with crab, cheese, or other meats as a bite-sized appetizer. Cremini mushrooms can also be added into sauces, gravies, stir-fries, soups such as hot and sour, stews, baked into tarts, or sliced as a topping on pizza. Cremini mushrooms pair well with tomatoes, carrots, celery, potatoes, jalapenos, garlic, shallots, onion, ginger, kimchi, lime, sage, parsley, basil, meats such as beef, pork, or poultry, eggs, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, marinara sauce, cream sauce, white wine, rice, orzo, mozzarella, parmesan, and pecorino romano cheese. They will keep up to a week when stored loosely in a paper bag with moist paper towels to prolong freshness in the refrigerator.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Varieties of Agaricus bisporus have grown wild since prehistoric times and have had many varying uses and symbolism attached to them in cultures across the world. These mushrooms were revered by the Egyptians, who believed the mushrooms gave the consumer special powers or eternal life. In Rome, they were deemed the “food of the Gods,” and in Russian and Mexican folklore, mushrooms gave people superhuman strength. In France, Cremini mushrooms were cultivated in the catacombs beneath Paris leading to the moniker “champignons de Paris" or Paris mushrooms, and Cremini mushrooms are still cultivated underground in Western France today. The Chinese and Koreans have also traditionally used Agaricus bisporus to help increase milk production for breastfeeding mothers and is used to help regulate the body’s energy. In North America, Agaricus bisporus has been the primary cultivated mushroom since the late 1800s.

Geography/History

Cremini mushrooms have been growing wild since ancient times, and varieties of Agaricus bisporus were first cultivated in Europe in the 17th century. Today Cremini mushrooms are primarily cultivated versus foraged and are widely available at supermarkets, farmers markets, and specialty grocers in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
Alexander's on 30th	San Diego CA	858-774-3062
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Poseidon on the Beach	Del Mar CA	858-755-9345
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Fox Point Farms (Haven)	Encinitas CA	619-892-0553
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
264 Fresco (Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Uptown Tavern	San Diego CA	619-683-9322
Nate's Garden Grill	San Diego CA	619-607-0117
Barra Oliba	San Diego CA	610-310-5110
Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant	Oceanside CA	858-245-3780
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
The Switchboard Restaurant 2024	Oceanside CA	760-279-6300
La Dona	San Diego CA	858-352-8134
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-884-5350
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Hotel Republic San Diego	San Diego CA	951-756-9357

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US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Solana Beach Kitchen	Solana Beach CA	610-717-7217
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Salt and Lime	Del Mar CA	858-926-8582
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Cardellino	San Diego CA	619-722-3398
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Red Door Friends	San Diego CA	619-295-6000
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Carbon	San Diego CA	702-423-3807
Slowly	San Diego CA	858-352-6080
Darshan Bakery (Del Mar)	Del Mar CA	858-925-7223
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Extraordinary Desserts	San Diego CA	619-294-2132
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Prager Brothers Artisan Bread	Carlsbad CA	760-445-9536
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	619-795-9135
Davanti Enoteca Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-237-9606
Culinary Concepts	San Diego CA	619-865-1918
Kappa Sushi	San Diego CA	858-566-3388
Local Tap House & Kitchen	Oceanside CA	760-547-1469
Maderas Golf Club	Poway CA	858-451-8100
Marriott Courtyard - Broadway	San Diego CA	619-446-3008
Leila	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5995
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center	National City CA	619-434-4281
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Espadin	Temecula California	951-383-5585
South O Brewing Catering	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Bayside Landing	San Diego CA	858-270-9200
Finca North Park	San Diego CA	619-581-3003
Pier 32 Water Front Grill	National City CA	619-718-6240
Daffodil Cafe	San Diego CA	858-461-7788
Chef Lance Roll	Vista CA	760-685-2433
AC Hotel by Marriott SD	San Diego CA	248-703-3310
Savory Moment (1)	Carlsbad CA	619-633-8863
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Hotel Indigo	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Seneca	San Diego CA	619-588-2411
Polaris Supreme	San Diego CA	619-390-7890
American Pizza Manufacturing	La Jolla CA	858-246-6756
SIE Culinary Management	San Diego CA	858-964-8677
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Counterpoint	San Diego CA	619-564-6722
Le Coq	La Jolla CA	858-427-1500
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-564-2938
Patisserie Melanie	San Diego CA	619-677-2132
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
De La Vina	San Diego CA	619-990-6124
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Dot Cafe	San Diego CA	914-263-1424
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The Lab Restaurant	Oceanside CA	619-861-8299
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Healthy Creations-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-479-0500
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Portside Pier (TopSail)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
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Ju-Ichi	San Diego CA	619-800-2203
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
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Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Culinary Kitchen Catering and Events	Coronado CA	619-798-8477
Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown)	San Diego CA	619-255-8864
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A & M catering	San Diego CA	206-802-8320
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Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Cremini Mushrooms. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Simply Stacie		Chicken, Wild Rice, & Mushroom Soup
Paleo Gluten Free Eats		Cream of Mushroom Paleo Casserole
Elly Says Opa!		Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme
Damn Delicious		Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Brooklyn Supper		Frisee Salad with Roasted Mushrooms
Immaculate Bites		Mushroom Rice
Nyssa's Kitchen		Simple Cream of Mushroom Soup with Fresh Herbs
Delish Knowledge		The Best Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Good Dinner Mom		Perfect Mushroom Risotto

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Tastes Lovely		Chicken and Mushroom Fricassee
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup
Plays Well With Butter		Seriously Creamy Porcini Mushroom Risotto
The Hungry Mouse		Couscous Salad with Bacon and Cremini Mushrooms
Cookie and Kate		Easy Brown Rice Risotto with Mushrooms and Fresh Oregano
The Recipe Critic		Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken
Onion Rings and Things		Asparagus Mushroom Saute
Garlic & Zest		Creamy Mushroom Bisque
Healthy Blender Recipes		Vegan Fall Vegetable Paella
Natasha's Kitchen		Filet Mignon in Mushroom Wine Sauce
The Daring Gourmet		Hungarian Mushroom Soup
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Rustic Mushroom Tart with Feta and Thyme
Delish Knowledge		Gluten Free Polenta Pizza
Damn Delicious		One Pot Zucchini Mushroom Pasta
Ingenious Cooking		Mushroom & Cashew Pate
Simply So Healthy		Ultimate Bacaon Cheesburger Casserole
The Endless Meal		Healthy Creamy Turkey Mushroom Soup
Damn Delicious		Baked Chicken and Mushroom Skillet
Cooking Light		Sorghum With Mushroom and Miso
Wholesome Cook		Mixed Mushroom Bruschetta
I Love Vegan		Vegan Mushroom Soup and Savoury Herb Scones
Taste and Tell		Steaks with Tomato-Mushroom Ragu
Closet Cooking		Pork Chops with Mushrooms, Dill, and Sour Cream Sauce
Gimme Some Oven		Biscuits and Mushroom Gravy
Damn Delicious		Garlic Mushroom Quinoa
Alive		Creamy Blue Foot Mushroom Toasts
House of Yumm		Mushroom Quiche
Kitchen Sanctuary		Garlic Mushroom and Brie Toast
Jo Cooks		Red Wine and Garlic Mushrooms
Joyful Healthy Eats		Wild Mushroom Pasta
Hip Foodie Mom		One Pot Beef Stroganoff
Simply So Healthy		Low-Carb Cheese Soup with Mushrooms and Thyme
Carlsbad Cravings		Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce
A Virtual Vegan		Oven Baked Garlic Mushroom Rice
Healing Tomato		Mushroom Bruschetta with Tomatoes
CBC		Mark McEwan's Mushroom Risotto
A Dash of Sanity		Mushroom Marsala Fondue
Gonna Want Seconds		Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Delish Knowledge		Spicy Mushroom and Crispy Avocado Tacos
Viktorias Table		Mushroom Salad with Lentils and Caramelized Onions
Baking Me Crazy		Healthy Cream of Mushroom Soup
The Endless Meal		Magic Mushroom Sauce
The New York Times		Chicken With Mixed Mushrooms and Cream
101 Cookbooks		Mushroom Casserole
Seasoned to Taste		Mushroom Bourguignon
Uni Homemaker		Penne with Chicken Sausage and Crimini Mushrooms
Umami Girl		Braised Chicken Thighs with White Wine, Leeks and Mushrooms
I Love Vegan		Vegetable Pot Pie with Vegan Biscuits
Emily Kyle Nutrition		Veggie Lovers Crustless Quiche
Yay For Food		One Hour Leek and Mushroom Mozzarella Pizza
Dizzy, Busy, and Hungry		Tortellini with Greek Yogurt and Mushroom Sauce
Minimalist Baker		Vegan Biscuits and Gravy
Toronto Star		Asparagus, mushrooms & blueberries
Sugar Apron		Baked Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms
Becky's Best Bites		Baked Red Snapper with Mushroom Thyme Sauce
The Endless Meal		Cashew Cream of Mushroom Soup
Love & Lemons		Walnut-Mushroom Veggie Burgers
What Molly Made		Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Garlic Kale
The Real Food Dietitians		Grilled Bacon Burgers
Rhubarbarians		Quinoa Stuffed Delicata Squash Rings with Mushrooms, Cranberries, and Pecans
Wonky Wonderful		Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Quinoa