Portabella Mushroom

Scientific Binomial Name: Agaricus bisporus

Selection Information

Usage: Use in stir-frys, deep-fry, saute or roast them. Put them on burders, pizzas, add them to salads and your favorite pasta dish or enjoy them grilled.

Selection: Good-quality Portabella mushrooms should have caps that are light tan in color. Their edges should be slightly rounded and uneven, and the gills should be visible on the underside.

Avoid: Avoid product that is wet, black, bruised, or has spots of mold.

Storage: Store Portabella Mushrooms in paper bags and refrigerate them right away when you get home. Never store them in plastic bags! If your Portabellas are packaged in plastic, remove the packaging and wrap loosely in paper towels. Don't wash them until you are ready to use them.

Seasonal Information

Portabella Mushrooms are available year-round.

Portabella Mushroom Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 cup Portabella mushroom, diced (86g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22	Calories from Fat 1
	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 2g	3%
Vitamin A 0%	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1%	Iron 3%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Portabella Mushrooms are low in sodium, and very low in saturated fat and cholesterol. They're also a good source of Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium and Zinc, and a great source of Dietary Fiber, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper, Manganese and Selenium.