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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.
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Pala Mesa Resort | Fallbrook CA | 706-728-5881 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| The Greenspot Salad- MV | San Diego CA | 619-230-5946 |
| Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| The Butchery | San Diego CA | 858-345-1524 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Rovino The Foodery | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-255-8940 |
| Biga | San Diego CA | 949-295-4377 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-484-3777 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| The Field Irish Pub & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-232-9840 |
| Sandbar Sports Grill | Mission Beach CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Royale | San Diego CA | 512-230-9524 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Harry's Coffee Shop | San Diego CA | 858-454-7381 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Tin Roof | San Diego CA | 619-230-8606 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Pop Pie Co. | San Diego CA | 619-900-4743 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Paradise Point Resort EDR | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Busy Bee Cook For Me | San Diego CA | 858-405-5372 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Sublime Ale House-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-510-9220 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
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