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    Mushrooms

    Mushrooms come in many shapes and sizes, however they are usually made up of a cap, stem and gills. Their earthy, sweet and buttery taste adds another dimension to many dishes in a variety of cuisines.

    Know your varieties
    All year Button mushrooms

    These are unopened mushrooms with a mild, earthy flavour.

    All year Small cup mushrooms

    These are slightly older button mushrooms where the cap has begun to open.

    All year Flat mushrooms

    This variety has expanded caps that expose all of the gills. They are richer in flavour than butter or small cup mushrooms.

    All year White mushrooms

    These are white to pale tan in colour with a mild, earthy flavour. This variety is the most common mushroom.

    All year Swiss Brown

    This variety has a chestnut brown cup with a strong flavour. When fully opened, a Swiss Brown turns into a Portobello.

    All year Portobello

    Large in size, with a chestnut brown cup, Portobello mushrooms have a meaty texture and strong flavour.

    All year Shiitake mushrooms

    This variety is a cream-coloured, umbrella-shaped mushroom with a brown cap and rich flavour. Shiitake mushrooms are common to East Asia, where they grow on decaying deciduous trees.

    All year Oyster mushrooms

    Named for their oyster shell shape, this mushroom is large in shape with a delicate flavour.

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    Where are they grown

    Most mushrooms are grown inside temperature and humidity-controlled areas Australia-wide. They absorb nutrients from their habitat and don’t require any sunlight. Once grown, mushrooms are hand-picked.

    To see when this variety is in peak season and Australian sourced, please view our Fruit and Veg seasonal calendar here.

    How to pick
    • How to pick white mushrooms
      Select mushrooms with smooth white caps.
    • How to pick Shiitake mushrooms
      Pick mushrooms that are firm and dry.
    • How to pick Oyster mushrooms
      Choose mushrooms that are cream or white in colour, with no dark areas.
    How to store
    • Store mushrooms in a paper bag in the fridge as soon as you get them home. Avoid storing mushrooms in plastic containers as they will sweat and deteriorate.
    How to use
    • Mushrooms are delicious raw, or pan-fried in butter and served with your favourite meat or seafood. You can also grill, marinate, stuff and oven roast them.
    Fun facts
    • There are more than 10,000 species of mushrooms in the world, but only 100 can be eaten.
    • Just 75 grams of white mushroom provides a source of niacin and potassium. Mushrooms also contain selenium, which helps to maintain healthy hair and nails*.

      *When eaten as part of a healthy and balanced diet.
    Food saver tips
    • Don’t panic if your mushrooms have started to dry up; cook them with olive oil, garlic and herbs and mix them into pasta, or toss them in a stir-fry for a quick, delicious dinner.
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