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White Medium Mushrooms
Inventory, 10 lbs : 249.94
This item was last sold on : 11/28/23
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.
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | San Marcos CA | 760-822-2904 |
| Groundswell Brewing | Chula Vista CA | |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 8584721251 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Nunu's Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-756-4009 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch) | San Marcos CA | 619-709-0938 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Turf Supper Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-6363 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| ESCA BLU | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Cocina de Barrio Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Patisserie Melanie | San Diego CA | 619-677-2132 |
| Hyatt La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-552-1234 |
| Mak Mak Organics | Oceanside CA | 858-740-4217 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Madi | San Diego CA | 320-491-1217 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Madam Bonnies | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Parisien Gourmandises | La Jolla CA | 858-352-6552 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| College Cuisine-Pi Beta Phi | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| Casa | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Quixote | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Hazel & Jade Bakery | San Diego CA | 804-815-8052 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Amalfi Gourmet LLC | San Diego CA | 619-379-3099 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-306-8963 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
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