Cremini Mushrooms

Estimated Inventory, 10 lbs : 36.63
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.

Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Poseidon on the Beach	Del Mar CA	858-755-9345
Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant	Oceanside CA	858-245-3780
Polaris Supreme	San Diego CA	619-390-7890
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
Alexander's on 30th	San Diego CA	858-774-3062
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Prager Brothers Artisan Bread	Carlsbad CA	760-445-9536
Marriott Courtyard - Broadway	San Diego CA	619-446-3008
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina	San Diego CA	619-921-4206
Coco Maya by Miss Bs	San Diego CA	858-245-3780
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
264 Fresco (Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Extraordinary Desserts	San Diego CA	619-294-2132
The Haven (Pizzeria)	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Bar Ella	San Diego CA	858-808-2286
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090

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Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Gata	La Jolla CA	858-336-5550
Culinary Concepts	San Diego CA	619-865-1918
Fox Point Farms (Haven)	Encinitas CA	619-892-0553
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Salt and Lime	Del Mar CA	858-926-8582
Local Tap House & Kitchen	Oceanside CA	760-547-1469
Moxy San Diego Gaslamp	San Diego CA	619-376-1850
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Wildland	Carlsbad CA	619-385-0914
UCSD Health East campus	San Diego CA	619-578-3373
American Pizza Manufacturing	La Jolla CA	858-246-6756
Red Door Friends	San Diego CA	619-295-6000
Little Lion	San Diego CA	619-519-4079
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Hotel Republic San Diego	San Diego CA	951-756-9357
Justin Hoehn	San Diego CA	619 326 8895
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	619-816-8319
The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet	San Diego CA	858-759-3150
South O Brewing Catering	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Culinary Kitchen Catering and Events	Coronado CA	619-798-8477
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	619-795-9135
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-564-2938
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	662-832-3638
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Red O Restaurant (Bar)	San Diego CA	858-291-8360
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
La Dona	San Diego CA	858-352-8134
The Barista Botanist	San Diego CA	808-868-8639
Nate's Garden Grill	San Diego CA	619-607-0117
Carbon	San Diego CA	702-423-3807
Bayside Landing	San Diego CA	858-270-9200
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
WineSellar & Brasserie	San Diego CA	858-450-9557
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
De La Vina	San Diego CA	619-990-6124
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Portside Pier (TopSail)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
AC Hotel by Marriott SD	San Diego CA	248-703-3310
La Valle Coastal Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5473
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
Dot Cafe	San Diego CA	914-263-1424
The Switchboard Restaurant 2024	Oceanside CA	760-279-6300
Slowly	San Diego CA	858-352-6080
Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown)	San Diego CA	619-255-8864
Counterpoint	San Diego CA	619-564-6722
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
The Guild Hotel	San Diego CA	619-764-5108
Junkyard Sports Bar and Grill	Oceanside CA	760-407-8500
SIE Culinary Management	San Diego CA	858-964-8677
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Barra Oliba	San Diego CA	610-310-5110
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Pier 32 Water Front Grill	National City CA	619-718-6240
Chef Lance Roll	Vista CA	760-685-2433
Sugar Bear Enterprises	San Diego CA	925-383-3623
Merenda	Oceanside CA	703-459-4145
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-761-1269
The Joint	San Diego CA	619-222-8272
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InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
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Patisserie Melanie	San Diego CA	619-677-2132
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum	Carlsbad CA	760-797-5579
Solana Beach Kitchen	Solana Beach CA	610-717-7217
Communal Coffee - Oceanside	Oceanside CA	619-920-7887
Espadin	Temecula California	951-383-5585
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Hotel Indigo	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
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The Lab Restaurant	Oceanside CA	619-861-8299
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Sepulveda Meats & Provisions	San Diego CA	619-501-1878
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-884-5350
Leila	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
Wolf In the Woods	San Diego CA	619-851-7275
Savory Moment (1)	Carlsbad CA	619-633-8863
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Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
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Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
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Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Ju-Ichi	San Diego CA	619-800-2203
Haggos Organic Tacos LLC	Encinitas CA	760-695-8870
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Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5995
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Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Cremini Mushrooms. One

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Gonna Want Seconds		Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Uni Homemaker		Penne with Chicken Sausage and Crimini Mushrooms
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup
Wholesome Cook		Mixed Mushroom Bruschetta
Damn Delicious		One Pot Zucchini Mushroom Pasta
The Daring Gourmet		Hungarian Mushroom Soup
The Endless Meal		Cashew Cream of Mushroom Soup
A Dash of Sanity		Mushroom Marsala Fondue
Damn Delicious		Garlic Mushroom Quinoa
Natasha's Kitchen		Filet Mignon in Mushroom Wine Sauce

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