Cremini Mushrooms

Estimated Inventory, 10 lbs : 50.56
This item was last sold on : 07/04/25

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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.

Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Le Coq	La Jolla CA	858-427-1500
The Haven (Pizzeria)	San Diego CA	619-964-3778
Carbon	San Diego CA	702-423-3807
Bar Ella	San Diego CA	858-808-2286
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
The Switchboard Restaurant 2024	Oceanside CA	760-279-6300
The Lab Restaurant	Oceanside CA	619-861-8299
Communal Coffee - Oceanside	Oceanside CA	619-920-7887
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet)	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Convention Center Shell	San Diego CA	619-954-3063
Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
Shorehouse Kitchen	La Jolla CA	858-459-3300
The Crossings	Carlsbad CA	760-444-1800
Javier Plascencia (Animalon)	Bonita CA	619-295-3172
Finca North Park	San Diego CA	619-581-3003
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975

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Bayside Landing	San Diego CA	858-270-9200
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Nate's Garden Grill	San Diego CA	619-607-0117
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-564-2938
Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina	San Diego CA	619-921-4206
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum	Carlsbad CA	760-797-5579
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Culinary Kitchen Catering and Events	Coronado CA	619-798-8477
Salt and Lime	Del Mar CA	858-926-8582
Maderas Golf Club	Poway CA	858-451-8100
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Leila	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
Prager Brothers Artisan Bread	Carlsbad CA	760-445-9536
Mission Bay Beach Club	San Diego CA	858-201-7551
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
The Bowl	San Diego CA	619-813-5865
Culinary Concepts	San Diego CA	619-865-1918
Portside Pier (TopSail)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Fish Guts	San Diego CA	619-888-0081
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-884-5350
Pacific Coast Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-794-4632
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
Merenda	Oceanside CA	703-459-4145
BFD-Big Front Door	San Diego CA	619-723-8183
Extraordinary Desserts	San Diego CA	619-294-2132
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Polaris Supreme	San Diego CA	619-390-7890
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Shogun Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet	San Diego CA	858-759-3150
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Fox Point Farms (Haven)	Encinitas CA	619-892-0553
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Paradisaea Restaurant	La Jolla CA	732-915-6669
InterContinental San Diego	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Espadin	Temecula California	951-383-5585
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Vulture / Dreamboat	San Diego CA	858-342-3609
South O Brewing Catering	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant	Oceanside CA	858-245-3780
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-269-2100
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering	San Diego CA	619-436-7006
Uptown Tavern	San Diego CA	619-683-9322
Surf Side Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-507-0891
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619 295 7275
Nobu	San Diego CA	619-814-4124
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-761-1269
Marriott Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-3000 x6335
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	619-795-9135
The Shout House	San Diego CA	619-231-6700
Solana Beach Kitchen	Solana Beach CA	610-717-7217
Patisserie Melanie	San Diego CA	619-677-2132
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
American Pizza Manufacturing	La Jolla CA	858-246-6756
Wildland	Carlsbad CA	619-385-0914
Ju-Ichi	San Diego CA	619-800-2203
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
Wayfarer Bread	La Jolla CA	805-709-0964
Omni Hotels	San Diego CA	619-231-6664
UCSD Health East campus	San Diego CA	619-578-3373
The Seabird Resort	Oceanside CA	442-222-9505
Blind Lady	San Diego CA	619-381-4475
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
A & M catering	San Diego CA	206-802-8320
Moxy San Diego Gaslamp	San Diego CA	619-376-1850
Wolf In the Woods	San Diego CA	619-851-7275
Gata	La Jolla CA	858-336-5550
Common Theory Chula Vista	Chula Vista CA	619-495-3689
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
Roppongi (IB)	Imperial Beach CA	858-456-8018
Alexander's on 30th	San Diego CA	858-774-3062
The Guild Hotel	San Diego CA	619-764-5108
264 Fresco (Kitchen)	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
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Savory Moment (1)	Carlsbad CA	619-633-8863
Siamo Napoli	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Seneca	San Diego CA	619-588-2411
Knotty Barrel- Rancho	San Diego CA	858-484-8758
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Justin Hoehn	San Diego CA	619 326 8895
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
La Dona	San Diego CA	858-352-8134
Golden Door Bakery	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
Extraordinary Desserts Union St.	San Diego CA	619-294-7001
The Joint	San Diego CA	619-222-8272
Solterra Winery + Kitchen	Encinitas CA	858-245-6146
Sycuan Casino	El Cajon CA	619-445-6002
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Coco Maya by Miss Bs	San Diego CA	858-245-3780
Kona Kai Resort and Marina	San Diego CA	619-221-8000
Dot Cafe	San Diego CA	914-263-1424
Searcher Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-861-4640
Sheraton Carlsbad (Distribution Center)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Sepulveda Meats & Provisions	San Diego CA	619-501-1878
Junkyard Sports Bar and Grill	Oceanside CA	760-407-8500
The Lion Share 2025	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Daffodil Cafe	San Diego CA	858-461-7788
The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co.	San Diego CA	619-368-3705
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	619-816-8319
Viejas Casino Banquets	Alpine Ca	619-295-3172
Counterpoint	San Diego CA	619-564-6722
Marriott Courtyard - Broadway	San Diego CA	619-446-3008
Belmont Park Cannonball	San Diego CA	858-228-9283
Steady State Roasting	Carlsbad CA	760-908-1680
WineSellar & Brasserie	San Diego CA	858-450-9557
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
Healthy Creations-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	760-479-0500
Donna Jean	San Diego CA	619-392-0052
Barleymash	San Diego CA	619-255-7373
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye)	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234
Red O Restaurant (Bar)	San Diego CA	858-291-8360
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Artifact at Mingei	San Diego CA	619-846-2164
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.)	San Diego CA	619-962-5935
The Britannia Tearooms	San Diego CA	619-683-2748
Communal Coffee	San Diego CA	619-305-9525
Slowly	San Diego CA	858-352-6080
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
Mission Pacific	Oceanside CA	760-450-7864
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
AC Hotel by Marriott SD	San Diego CA	248-703-3310
The Barista Botanist	San Diego CA	808-868-8639

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Cremini Mushrooms. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Good Dinner Mom		Perfect Mushroom Risotto
Closet Cooking		Pork Chops with Mushrooms, Dill, and Sour Cream Sauce
The New York Times		Chicken With Mixed Mushrooms and Cream
Dizzy, Busy, and Hungry		Tortellini with Greek Yogurt and Mushroom Sauce
Wonky Wonderful		Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Quinoa
Wholesome Cook		Mixed Mushroom Bruschetta
101 Cookbooks		Mushroom Casserole
Onion Rings and Things		Asparagus Mushroom Saute
Jo Cooks		Red Wine and Garlic Mushrooms
The Endless Meal		Magic Mushroom Sauce

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