Vegetable profile

Mushroom

2 recipes · 3 months in season

When is Mushroom in season?

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Mushroom, September, October, November — in season. Eating in season means both more flavour and more nutrition.

Mushroom recipes

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Low calorieB vitaminsPlant protein
Calories≈ 35 kcal / 100 g (çiğ, kültür mantarı)
Portion1 serving ≈ 80-100 g (5-6 medium mushrooms)
Season3 months
recipes2

“Autumn's most direct gift to the table on a humid day; its lightly woodsy aroma becomes pronounced in soup.”

Nutrition

Low in calories; although it contains only a small amount of protein, that protein includes essential amino acids. One of the few foods notable for B vitamins and minerals (including some selenium). Make sure it is a cultivated mushroom variety.

Source: Sebze Meyve Takvimi

In the kitchen

How do you store Mushroom?

Store in a paper bag, not a plastic one, in the fridge — paper balances moisture and prevents mushrooms from turning slimy.

What should you look for when buying Mushroom?

Make sure it is a cultivated mushroom; choose ones with closed, dry, unblemished caps.

What goes well with Mushroom?

Cooking mushrooms with a small amount of fat (olive oil/butter) helps release their aromatic compounds.

How do you grow Mushroom at home?

SeasonGrown in a controlled cultivation environment (not a field crop)
SowingSpawn (mycelium) inoculation
WhereSpecial compost/substrate

Source: Bahçe Tarımı I, Anadolu Ü.

This information is for general guidance only and is not medical or dietary advice. Consult a dietitian or doctor for your individual needs.

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