Mushroom Basics

White button mushrooms represent about 90% of the mushrooms consumed in the United States. While white button mushrooms are the…

Similar in appearance to white button mushrooms, crimini have a light-tan to rich brown cap and a firmer texture. A…

A larger relative of the white button and crimini mushroom, the portabella cap can measure up to 6 inches in…

Shiitake mushrooms have umbrella-shaped caps, wide open veils, tan gills and curved stems. Shiitake mushrooms are often described as having…

Velvety to the touch and dense in texture, these colorful mushrooms can be found in gray, yellow, pink and blue.…

Beech mushrooms are harvested in clusters commonly called “bouquets.” Available in white and brown, Beech mushrooms are notable for their…

Maitake mushrooms have a delicate, rippling fan shape that almost resembles feathers. The distinctive looking maitake mushroom is known as…

With their large size and savory flavor, Royal Trumpet mushrooms can star at the center of any entree for any…

Lion’s mane mushrooms are easily identified by their white color and unique shaggy outer texture that resembles, well, a lion’s…

There are thousands of varieties of inedible and poisonous mushrooms. It is important to never eat wild mushrooms without the…