Vegetable profile
Mushroom
2 recipes · 3 months in season
When is Mushroom in season?
Mushroom is in season in September, October, November. Eating in season means both more flavour and more nutrition.
Mushroom recipes
“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?
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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