Cremini Mushrooms

Estimated Inventory, 10 lbs : 33.73
This item was last sold on : 03/31/25

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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.

Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5995
The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet	San Diego CA	858-759-3150
La Valle Coastal Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5473
Choi's	San Diego CA	858-900-1224
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Chef Lance Roll	Vista CA	760-685-2433
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	915-861-2297
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	619-816-8319
Boujiemana	San Diego CA	415-710-0510
Wolf In the Woods	San Diego CA	619-851-7275
Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant	Oceanside CA	858-245-3780
Mister A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Leila	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
Rustic Root Solana	Solana Beach CA	619-955-5750
Carolines Seaside Cafe	La Jolla CA	619-646-1481
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst.	San Diego CA	508-289-2667

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Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
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Aztec Shop Catering	San Diego CA	619 594-3576
Blind Lady	San Diego CA	619-381-4475
Le Coq	La Jolla CA	858-427-1500
Nate's Garden Grill	San Diego CA	619-607-0117
Cucina Enoteca	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
Sensations Salud	San Diego CA	619-933-3489
Drift Cafe	San Diego CA	858-263-4298
AC Hotel by Marriott SD	San Diego CA	248-703-3310
Extraordinary Desserts Union St.	San Diego CA	619-294-7001
The Switchboard Restaurant 2024	Oceanside CA	760-279-6300
Moment Sushi	San Diego CA	858-230-6268
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Village Pizzaria	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Ju-Ichi	San Diego CA	619-800-2203
Espadin	Temecula California	951-383-5585
Gravity Heights Mission Valley	San Diego CA	619-384-5993
Coronado Yacht Club	Coronado CA	619-435-1848
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Haggos Organic Tacos LLC	Encinitas CA	760-695-8870
Bar Ella	San Diego CA	858-808-2286
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Kona Kai Resort and Marina	San Diego CA	619-221-8000
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
UCSD Health East campus	San Diego CA	619-578-3373
Hazel & Jade Bakery	San Diego CA	804-815-8052
Harmony Cuisine 2B1	San Diego CA	858-737-4777
Uptown Tavern	San Diego CA	619-683-9322
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Prager Brothers Artisan Bread	Carlsbad CA	760-445-9536
Vogue Tavern	Chula Vista CA	619-371-3322
L Orangerie	Coronado CA	619-571-3367
Barleymash	San Diego CA	619-255-7373
Bayside Landing	San Diego CA	858-270-9200
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Donna Jean	San Diego CA	619-392-0052
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Portside Pier (TopSail)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe	San Diego CA	831-247-5395
Mission Ave Bar and Grill	Oceanside CA	760-717-5899
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
The Haven (Pizzeria)	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Chef Jenn	Solana Beach CA	858-212-9054
333 Pacific	Oceanside CA	760-433-3333
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Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
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Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
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Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea	San Diego CA	619-683-2748
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-761-1269
Merenda	Oceanside CA	703-459-4145
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
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La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
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Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Salt and Lime	Del Mar CA	858-926-8582
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Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
San Diego Unified School- CCTE	San Diego CA	619-884-3899
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina	San Diego CA	619-921-4206
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Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
Fish Guts	San Diego CA	619-888-0081
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Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
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Oliver & Rose	San Diego CA	619-300-3395
Maderas Golf Club	Poway CA	858-451-8100
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Steady State Roasting	Carlsbad CA	760-908-1680
Dot Cafe	San Diego CA	914-263-1424
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KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
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American Pizza Manufacturing	La Jolla CA	858-246-6756
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Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Cremini Mushrooms. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Tastes Lovely		Chicken and Mushroom Fricassee
A Virtual Vegan		Oven Baked Garlic Mushroom Rice
Uni Homemaker		Penne with Chicken Sausage and Crimini Mushrooms
Viktorias Table		Mushroom Salad with Lentils and Caramelized Onions
Gonna Want Seconds		Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
The Endless Meal		Cashew Cream of Mushroom Soup
Wholesome Cook		Mixed Mushroom Bruschetta
Hip Foodie Mom		One Pot Beef Stroganoff
Dizzy, Busy, and Hungry		Tortellini with Greek Yogurt and Mushroom Sauce
Emily Kyle Nutrition		Veggie Lovers Crustless Quiche

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