Champignons on White Background

Agaricus bisporus is an edible basidiomycete mushroom native to grasslands in Europe and North America. It has two color states while immature, white... more

by Kaye Menner

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Champignons on White Background

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Agaricus bisporus is an edible basidiomycete mushroom native to grasslands in Europe and North America. It has two color states while immature, white and brown, both of which have various names. When mature, the same mushroom has yet another popular name.

When immature and white, this mushroom may be known as common mushroom, button mushroom, white mushroom, cultivated mushroom, table mushroom, and champignon mushroom. When immature and brown, this mushroom may be known variously as Swiss brown mushroom, Roman brown mushroom, Italian brown, Italian mushroom, cremini or crimini mushroom, brown cap mushroom, or chestnut mushroom.

When mature, the same mushroom is known as Portobello mushroom.
Agaricus bisporus is cultivated in more than seventy countries, and it is one of the most commonly and widely consumed mushrooms in the world.
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Cultivated mushrooms are an excellent source of fibre and group B vitamins: B2, B5 and B9. That's why mushrooms have a reputation for helping people feel calmer and more serene.

Mushroom and low-sodium diets : Extremely low in sodium (8 mg for 100 g), cultivated mushrooms are widely used in low sodium diets. It adds flavour and aroma to dishes prepared without salt, in particular meat, rice, pasta and potato dishes. It allows you to eat interesting foods while complying with diet requirements.

[Courtesy http://www.fondation-louisbonduelle.org/france/en/know-your-vegetables/nutritional-assets-of-vegetables/champignon.html#ixzz380iAoBi0]

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July 22nd, 2014