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White Button Mushroom Kit (Agaricus Bisporus)
$19 + P/H - AVAILABLE APRIL 2009
Agaricus bisporus, known as table mushroom, cultivated mushroom or button mushroom, is an edible basidiomycete fungus which naturally occurs is grasslands, fields and meadows across Europe and North America, though has spread much more widely and is one of the most widely cultivated mushrooms in the world. The original wild form bore a brownish cap and dark brown gills but more familiar is the current variant with a white form with white cap, stalk, flesh, and brown gills.
Some grocery stores in the western world sell this mushroom in canned and fresh preparations. An agaric, its gills are often left on in preparations. It can be found cooked on pizzas and casseroles, as stuffed mushrooms, raw on salads, and in various forms in a variety of dishes.
Agaricus bisporus is known by many names several of which refer to different stages; 'button mushroom' when sold, collected or eaten young, unopened form, 'Crimini mushroom' or ;baby bella' an immature Portobello, or 'Portobello mushroom' as a large brown mature mushroom. It is known as the 'Champignon de Paris' in France. It is also often called simply 'Champignon' (the French word for 'fungus') in several languages.
The cultivated mushroom is a member of the large genus Agaricus, which has numerous members which are edible, tasty and collected worldwide.
Oyster Mushroom Grow Bag - $29 + P/H AVAILABLE NOW!
Into a something a little more exotic? Oyster mushroom grow bags are on their way - Watch this space!
The Oyster mushroom is rapidly becoming one of the most popular edible fungi in the world . It is one of the most widely used fungi throughout asia and in the western world is second only to the button mushroom in volume consumed.
Oyster mushrooms have been enjoyed by humans for many centuries but have only recently become available to Australian consumers.
The Oyster mushroom gets its name from its distinctive shape. It has a delicate texture and will reward the eater with a mild melting flavour when cooked quickly,
Oyster mushrooms can also be cooked slowly in soups and creamy dishes. They can be stir-fried, grilled, baked, BBQ, battered then deep-fried, or simply on toast with a squeeze of lemon juice and pepper. Oyster mushrooms are famously known to compliment seafood and vegetarian dishes.
Triple Pack Dried Mushroom Selection - $11.95 + P/H
Grab this handy little triple pack. Perfect for soups, stews, stir-frys and risotto, this is a must next to he spice rack!
Choose from a selection of:
- White Button
- Shitake
- Oyster
- Porcini
- Chantarelle
- Mixed
* 3 x 22g handy packs
These great little packs last up to 12 months in storage
Get yours while stocks last!
