Mushrooms are a great flavor solution, bringing added value, consumer appeal, health benefits and versatility to the foodservice kitchen and bottom line. They complement almost any everyday meal — from appetizers and salads to main dishes and sides, mushrooms can be enjoyed in so many ways.

From nutrition facts and menu trends to different varieties and flavors, the Mushroom Council has all the resources you need.

Health and Wellness

• Meet Today’s Health Challenges: Mushrooms, A Culinary Superfood
• Less Salt, More Flavor: Add Flavor with Mushrooms & Umami Instead of Salt

World Cuisine

• Champiñones and Hongos: Hidden Treasure of Healthy Hispanic Foods
• Mexican Menus and Mushrooms: Nutritional and Cost Comparisons
• The Year of the Mushroom: A Versatile Superfood East and West
• Asian Menus and Mushrooms: Nutritional and Cost Comparisons
• Mediterranean Cuisine: Mushrooms’ earthy, meaty, satisfying flavor profile complements any Mediterranean dish.

Breakfast

• Shape Up Your Mornings: Enhance Breakfast Menus with Mushrooms
• Breakfast Menus and Mushrooms: Nutritional and Cost Comparisons

Meatless

• Mushrooms in Meatless Cuisine: Mushrooms’ meaty flavor and texture make them a great meat alternative in vegetarian dishes, while making a meal sophisticated and satisfying.

Value

• Value of Mushrooms: Explore how mushrooms can help foodservice professionals cut costs and add value.

Additional Resources

• Mushroom Varieties: Information on different flavors, preparation steps and best uses of the five most popular mushroom varieties.
• How Mushrooms’ Nutrients Stack Up: With fewer calories than a rice cake and zero grams of fat, mushrooms are still a source of several important nutrients.
• Highlights Brochure: Includes mushroom recipes and photography, nutrition information as well as tips on the best ways to store and handle mushrooms.