Mushroom Guide
Wholesome, nutritious and packed with flavour.
Mushrooms are neither a fruit or a vegetable, instead they’re a type of fungi that bring their own unique taste and nutritional benefits that are essential for human health.
There are so many different types of mushroom to choose from, and each one offers something slightly different in terms of taste and texture. They each have a place in different recipes and are used across different global cuisines.
Read our mushroom guide to learn more about our delicious mushrooms, along with tips on how to prepare and cook them.
- White mushrooms
- Chestnut mushrooms
- Portobello mushrooms
- Oyster
- Shiitake
Nutritional Information
Did you know there are a variety of micronutrients important for supporting a healthy immune system that are found in mushrooms?
Vitamin D is essential for bone health and immunity, but as we get it from sunlight, most of us in the Northern hemisphere are deficient for most of the year. By leaving your mushrooms on a bright windowsill for as little as 15 minutes they will create Vitamin D and you’ll get your daily recommended amount. Mushrooms really are magic!
Just 80g of mushrooms serves as one of your five-a-day. This could be 4 closed cup mushrooms, 14 baby buttons or 1 large flat mushroom.
Mushrooms are naturally incredibly low in calories, one serving contains around 22 calories and no fat.
B vitamins are important for good health and a deficiency can lead to tiredness and fatigue. It also contributes to healthy skin and a strong immune system. Mushrooms are a natural source of vitamins B2, B3 and B5.
Potassium contributes to normal muscle function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
Selenium works to improve immune function and mental health. It also contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, nails and protects cells from oxidative stress.