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Produce Info, Storage Tips and Recipes

Mushrooms (White)

Mushrooms (White)

The Basics

White mushrooms (also known as button mushrooms) are cultivated in over 70 different countries and are the most commonly consumed variety of mushrooms today. (Read more about white mushrooms on Wikipedia.)

Storage Tips

Prepackaged mushrooms can be stored, unopened, in the refrigerator for about one week. Once opened, mushrooms should be moved to a paper bag and refrigerated.

Nutrition

White mushrooms are a good source of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, copper, and selenium-an important antioxidant that may help prevent chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. (See more mushroom nutrition facts on Self.com.)

Recipes

Balsamic Roasted Butternut Squash & Mushrooms with Pasta
Best Ever Green Bean Casserole
Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms
Mushroom Quesadillas
Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash
Very Easy Mushroom Barley Soup