Educational Resources

From nutrition facts and menu trends to different varieties and flavors, the Mushroom Council has all the educational resources you are looking for.

Mediterranean Collateral Uncover mushrooms, the hidden treasure of the Mediterranean. Mushrooms are an essential, authentic part of Mediterranean foods across the region's diverse cuisines. Mushrooms' earthy, meaty, satisfying flavor profile compliments any Mediterranean dish.

Umami Collateral Discover the taste of umami in nature's hidden treasure, mushrooms. Umami is the fifth basic taste after sweet, salty, bitter and sour. Derived from the Japanese word, umai, meaning "delicious," umami (pronounced oo-MAH-mee) is described as a savory, brothy, rich or meaty taste sensation.

Foodservice Brochure Highlights contemporary mushroom recipes and photography, current nutrition information as well as tips on the best ways to store and handle mushrooms.

Culinary CD With a quarter-of-a-million students graduating from more than 450 culinary programs in the U.S., the Mushroom Council developed a CD to reach this growing supply of future menu decision makers. The CD contains a wealth of mushroom information including: recipes, storage and handling, nutrition facts and a virtual tour. Please contact the Mushroom Council at 408-432-7210 or info@mushroomcouncil.com to request your own copy of the newly released Culinary School CD!

Breakfast Tips Provides tips on how using fresh mushrooms can help in developing healthy menus. Learn how to make fresh mushrooms "Nature's Hidden Treasure" on your menu, as they have the power to satisfy consumer demand for flavor and healthfulness across multiple menu parts and segments. Naturally versatile across several ethnic cuisines, mushrooms are widely available in many varieties and value-added forms. Combined with positive consumer perception, fresh mushrooms plus new or existing concepts adds up to a simple, valuable component on your menu.

Umami White Paper To help foodservice operators incorporate umami into their menus, and to provide simple answers for media and food professionals, the Mushroom Council compiled the most current information from leading experts in the field with a new white paper titled "Umami: If You've Got it, Flaunt it." The white paper explains what umami is and how it can be used to the maximum flavor advantage.

How Mushrooms' Nutrients Stack Up With less calories than a rice cake and zero grams of fat, mushrooms are still a source of several important nutrients. Download this handout to discover some of nature's hidden treasures found in mushrooms and learn why they are an ideal food for every body.

Varieties Chart Provides information on different flavors, preparation steps and best uses of the seven most popular mushroom varieties.

Mushroom Education Workbook A great resource for teachers and students with information and lesson plans about the history of mushrooms, farming in Kennett Square, PA, how mushrooms grow, the parts of mushrooms and recycling in the mushroom farming industry.