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While the mushroom varieties of field and forest are legion, commercial mushroom cultivation still centers on Agaricus – the fresh white mushroom – always delicious, always appetizingly attractive that is equally tempting raw or cooked. What Parisian farmers first crowned 200 years ago is still king of the modern mushrooms. However, the world has also discovered other edible types of mushrooms and a number of them have become popular of late in the United States. Initially, they were imported from Europe and the Orient. Broadly known as “specialties” these “other” mushrooms include a dozen or more varieties, but foremost are the crimini, portabella, enoki, oyster and shiitake.
Whites (Agaricus)
Our most widely available mushroom – the white mushroom with the smooth, round cap and short stem.
Color: Ranges from creamy white to beige
Flavor: Mild and woodsy when raw; delicately flavored when cooked
Sizes: Ranging from small buttons to large stuffers. Flavor and quality is the same in any size; the choice is merely a matter of use. Convenient pre-sliced mushrooms are also available.
Our most widely available mushroom – the white mushroom with the smooth, round cap and short stem.
Color: Ranges from creamy white to beige
Flavor: Mild and woodsy when raw; delicately flavored when cooked
Sizes: Ranging from small buttons to large stuffers. Flavor and quality is the same in any size; the choice is merely a matter of use. Convenient pre-sliced mushrooms are also available.
Brown Mushrooms
Criminis and Portabellas
Portabellas and Criminis are the large-capped relative of the Agaricus. Caps can range up to 6 inches in diameter
Color: Tan to dark brown
Flavor: A longer growing period gives portabellas a very rich flavor and a dense and meaty texture.
Sizes: Criminis range from medium to large stuffers. Portabellas are available from three to six inches in diameter. Convenient pre-sliced mushrooms are also available.
Criminis and Portabellas
Portabellas and Criminis are the large-capped relative of the Agaricus. Caps can range up to 6 inches in diameter
Color: Tan to dark brown
Flavor: A longer growing period gives portabellas a very rich flavor and a dense and meaty texture.
Sizes: Criminis range from medium to large stuffers. Portabellas are available from three to six inches in diameter. Convenient pre-sliced mushrooms are also available.
Shiitake
These mushrooms are characterized by broad, umbrella-shaped caps, wide open veils and tan gills (Gills are the blade-like strips that radiate on the underside of the cap.)
Color: Ranging from tan to dark brown
Flavor: Rich and woodsy; develops a meaty texture and rich flavor when cooked.
These mushrooms are characterized by broad, umbrella-shaped caps, wide open veils and tan gills (Gills are the blade-like strips that radiate on the underside of the cap.)
Color: Ranging from tan to dark brown
Flavor: Rich and woodsy; develops a meaty texture and rich flavor when cooked.
Oyster
Unique oyster shell shape, fluted and graceful.
Color: Soft brown to smokey gray
Flavor: They impart more of their delicate, briny flavor when cooked and have a soft velvety texture.
Unique oyster shell shape, fluted and graceful.
Color: Soft brown to smokey gray
Flavor: They impart more of their delicate, briny flavor when cooked and have a soft velvety texture.
Enoki
These are the mushrooms with the tiny button caps and long, thin stems. They grow in clusters, joined at the base.
Color: Creamy white
Flavor: Mild, light flavor with a texture that is slightly crunchy.
These are the mushrooms with the tiny button caps and long, thin stems. They grow in clusters, joined at the base.
Color: Creamy white
Flavor: Mild, light flavor with a texture that is slightly crunchy.