Crimini Mushrooms

Move over white button, there’s a new mushroom in town! Crimini mushrooms are often overshadowed by the other mushrooms in the Agaricus Bisporus family – white button and portabella – but are quickly emerging as the mushroom of choice among chefs and foodies.

This up-and-coming mushroom is an easy transition into experimenting with other mushroom varieties. Its size and shape are familiar to those who love white button mushrooms, however, their flavor is slightly deeper, so they can easily be used in any recipe that calls for white buttons. Their firmer texture also holds up well to cooking making them an excellent choice for mushroom-blended dishes. No sacrifices need to be made when crimini mushrooms are blended into classic dishes like meatloaf, chili, pasta sauce, and burgers.

The crimini mushroom is actually a smaller, less mature version of the portabella mushroom, which is why it has been nicknamed baby portabella, baby bella, or mini bella. Its name also varies depending on the region, also being called cremini, café mushrooms, swiss brown, and chestnut mushrooms.

The best way to store crimini mushrooms is to refrigerate them in their original packaging. If the package has been opened, place the remaining mushrooms in a brown paper bag in the refrigerator to help preserve them. Before consuming a crimini mushroom raw or integrating it into a cooked meal, wipe them gently with a damp paper towel and rinse them in a colander under cold water. It’s important to not wash mushrooms until you are ready to use them.

The Benefits

of Crimini Mushrooms

Don’t be fooled by their less than colorful appearance, crimini mushrooms offer up vitamins and minerals that can help support a healthy lifestyle.

Crimini Mushroom Nutritional Profile

While they might be low in calories and fat-free, crimini mushrooms do contain important nutrients. One serving (100g) of crimini mushrooms contains:

  • 22 Calories
  • 4.3 Grams of Carbohydrates
  • 2.5 Grams of Protein
  • 0.6 Grams of Dietary Fiber
  • 0 Grams of Fat
  • 0% DV of Sodium
  • 0 Milligrams Cholesterol
  • 1.7 Grams of Sugar
  • Gluten-Free

One serving (100 grams) of crimini mushrooms is a good source of copper (55%), selenium (47%), riboflavin (37%) and pantothenic acid (30%)1.

Culinary

Applications

The full-bodied flavor of the crimini mushroom prompts chefs to include them in dishes such as salads, soups, pasta sauces, stir-fried vegetables, and appetizers. One of the unique ways to leverage crimini mushrooms is to finely chop them and blend them into ground beef for burgers and meatballs.

Here are some delicious ways to include crimini mushrooms in family-favorite meals:

Their texture, flavor, and versatility are a pleasant surprise for chefs and foodies alike.

Crimini Mushroom

PRODUCTS

Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms

8 oz

Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms

8 oz oz

Whole baby Bella Mushrooms

16 oz

Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms

16 oz

Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms

24 oz

Whole Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms

24 oz

Whole Brown Mushrooms

40 oz

Sliced Crimini Mushrooms

40 oz

Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms

8 oz

Whole Baby Bella

8 oz

Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms

16 oz

Whole Baby Bella

16 oz

Organic Sliced Baby Bella

8 oz

Organic Whole Baby Bella

8 oz

Whole Bulk Crimini Mushrooms

5 lb box

Sliced Crimini Frozen Mushrooms

Frequently Asked Questions

White button mushrooms and crimini mushrooms are part of the same family of fungi, Agaricus Bisporus. While they are the same size and shape, they differ slightly in texture and flavor. If white button mushrooms are a favorite among family, try branching out and using crimini mushrooms instead.

Yes, the stem of a crimini mushroom can be eaten. If removing them for stuffed mushrooms they can be finely chopped and included in the filling or set aside for another recipe.

Yes, this variety is widely used in salads and other uncooked meals.

Like any food item, crimini mushrooms should be cleaned before use. Simply wipe with a damp cloth or place them in a colander and rinse with water. It’s best to only wash mushrooms right before you use them.

Crimini mushrooms do not need to be peeled before eating. They can be sliced, diced, chopped, or eaten whole.

1 USDA FoodData Central