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Medium White Button mushrooms are medium to large in size with caps averaging 3-4 centimeters in diameter and are attached to short, stout stems. The caps are firm, smooth, and spongy, ranging in color from white, ivory, to cream-colored with hints of brown blushing. Underneath the cap, there are dark brown gills that produce brown spores, but these gills are hidden by a thin, cotton-like veil that connects down to the white, thick stem. When cooked, Medium White Button mushrooms have a slightly earthier and stronger flavor than the smaller white button mushroom but are still generally mild with a tender texture.
Medium White Button mushrooms are available year-round.
Medium White Button mushrooms, botanically classified as Agaricus bisporus, are the same as the common white button mushroom, just in a slightly larger size and are members of the Agaricaceae family. There are many different marketing classifications for white button mushrooms with the smallest being the size of a button, hence its name button mushroom, the medium-sized fungus being slightly larger, and then the silver dollar mushroom being around the size of a head of garlic or silver dollar. Each of these sizes is marketed for different culinary purposes, but they can also be used interchangeably in many applications. The smaller white button mushrooms are used by chefs whole, the medium size is most often sliced or chopped, and the larger dollar size can be stuffed, chopped, baked, grilled or roasted.
Medium White Button mushrooms contain some antioxidants, potassium, selenium, amino acids, vitamin D, riboflavin, phosphorus, zinc, folate, and manganese.
Medium White Button mushrooms are best suited for cooked applications such as sautéing, baking, and roasting. Their size is ideal for stir-fries, pizza, pasta, and rice dishes. They can also be mixed into light sauces for accompanying grilled or roasted meats or chopped and combined with herbs, rice, and cheese to be used as a stuffing for peppers or tomatoes. Medium White Button mushrooms pair well with spinach, gorgonzola, mozzarella, parmesan, pecorino romano cheese, tomatoes, carrots, celery, potatoes, garlic, shallots, onion, ginger, fennel, sage, parsley, basil, meats such as beef, pork, or poultry, eggs, seafood, balsamic vinegar, white and red wine, rice, pasta, and orzo. They will keep up to a week when stored loosely in a paper bag or stored in a bowl covered with moist paper towels to prolong freshness in the refrigerator.
White button mushrooms are enjoyed worldwide and are prized for their culinary versatility, hunger sustainment, and medicinal properties. In ancient times, many cultures across Asia and Europe used mushrooms to treat coughs and colds, lethargy, and to slow the effects of aging. Today studies have affirmed some of those beliefs and have shown mushrooms to contain antioxidants which can help boost the immune system and vitamins and minerals to help protect overall health and well-being.
White button mushrooms have been growing since ancient times and were first believed to have been cultivated in France by French botanist Joseph Pitton de Tournefort in 1707. Cultivation spread and white button mushrooms were then produced in the United States at the turn of the 20th century in Pennsylvania. Today Medium White Button mushrooms are primarily cultivated and are widely available at supermarkets, farmers markets, and specialty grocers in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
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Description/Taste
Medium White Button mushrooms are medium to large in size with caps averaging 3-4 centimeters in diameter and are attached to short, stout stems. The caps are firm, smooth, and spongy, ranging in color from white, ivory, to cream-colored with hints of brown blushing. Underneath the cap, there are dark brown gills that produce brown spores, but these gills are hidden by a thin, cotton-like veil that connects down to the white, thick stem. When cooked, Medium White Button mushrooms have a slightly earthier and stronger flavor than the smaller white button mushroom but are still generally mild with a tender texture.
Seasons/Availability
Medium White Button mushrooms are available year-round.
Current Facts
Medium White Button mushrooms, botanically classified as Agaricus bisporus, are the same as the common white button mushroom, just in a slightly larger size and are members of the Agaricaceae family. There are many different marketing classifications for white button mushrooms with the smallest being the size of a button, hence its name button mushroom, the medium-sized fungus being slightly larger, and then the silver dollar mushroom being around the size of a head of garlic or silver dollar. Each of these sizes is marketed for different culinary purposes, but they can also be used interchangeably in many applications. The smaller white button mushrooms are used by chefs whole, the medium size is most often sliced or chopped, and the larger dollar size can be stuffed, chopped, baked, grilled or roasted.
Nutritional Value
Medium White Button mushrooms contain some antioxidants, potassium, selenium, amino acids, vitamin D, riboflavin, phosphorus, zinc, folate, and manganese.
Applications
Medium White Button mushrooms are best suited for cooked applications such as sautéing, baking, and roasting. Their size is ideal for stir-fries, pizza, pasta, and rice dishes. They can also be mixed into light sauces for accompanying grilled or roasted meats or chopped and combined with herbs, rice, and cheese to be used as a stuffing for peppers or tomatoes. Medium White Button mushrooms pair well with spinach, gorgonzola, mozzarella, parmesan, pecorino romano cheese, tomatoes, carrots, celery, potatoes, garlic, shallots, onion, ginger, fennel, sage, parsley, basil, meats such as beef, pork, or poultry, eggs, seafood, balsamic vinegar, white and red wine, rice, pasta, and orzo. They will keep up to a week when stored loosely in a paper bag or stored in a bowl covered with moist paper towels to prolong freshness in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
White button mushrooms are enjoyed worldwide and are prized for their culinary versatility, hunger sustainment, and medicinal properties. In ancient times, many cultures across Asia and Europe used mushrooms to treat coughs and colds, lethargy, and to slow the effects of aging. Today studies have affirmed some of those beliefs and have shown mushrooms to contain antioxidants which can help boost the immune system and vitamins and minerals to help protect overall health and well-being.
Geography/History
White button mushrooms have been growing since ancient times and were first believed to have been cultivated in France by French botanist Joseph Pitton de Tournefort in 1707. Cultivation spread and white button mushrooms were then produced in the United States at the turn of the 20th century in Pennsylvania. Today Medium White Button mushrooms are primarily cultivated 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.
| Tin Roof | San Diego CA | 619-230-8606 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Yummy Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-2771 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Costa Brava | San Diego CA | 858-273-1218 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-484-3777 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-239-6900 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-239-3527 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Nunu's Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-756-4009 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| My Five Star Chef | La Jolla CA | 619-890-1159 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Busy Bee Cook For Me | San Diego CA | 858-405-5372 |
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