Portobello is a relative of crimini. It has tan or brown caps which measures up to six inches in diameter. The flat cap has gills on underside. The thick white stem is edible. It possesses rich, meat-like texture as well as flavor. They’re now grown in the United States, and nearly worldwide.
| Name | Portobello mushroom |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agaricus bisporus |
| Native | Grasslands in North America and Europe. |
| Common/English Name | Immature and white: Common mushroom, White mushroom, Button mushroom, Table mushroom, Cultivated mushroom and Champignon mushroom. Immature and brown: Swiss brown mushroom, Italian brown, Roman brown mushroom, Cremini or Crimini mushroom, Italian mushroom, Chestnut mushroom and Brown cap mushroom. Mature: Portobello, Portobello mushroom |
| Plant Growth Habit | Found in fields and grassy areas |
| Fruit shape & size | Across/ Diameter: 6 inches |
| Fruit color | Dark brown |
| Cap | Broad, open, flat scales, hemispherical shape, grey-brown, Diameter: 5–10 centimeters (2–4 inches) |
| Gills | Narrow, crowded, pink and red-brown initially which turns to dark brown accompanying a whitish edge |
| Stipe (Stem) | Cylindrical; Height: 6 cm (2 1/3 inch), Width: 1–2 cm, Thick: 1.5-2.5 cm; bears narrow and thick ring on upper side; White bruised to brown and smooth |
| Flesh | White, firm, stains brownish when bruised |
| Spore | Oval – round, elliptical, smooth, 4.5–5.5 μm × 5–7.5 μm |
| Spore print | Dark brown |
| Basidia | Two spored |
| Flavor/aroma | Strong |
| Fruit Taste | Pleasant |
| Season | Late spring to autumn |
| Major Nutritions (Grilled) | Copper, Cu 0.471 mg (52.33%) Selenium, Se 26.5 µg (48.18%) Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 7.569 mg (47.31%) Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.488 mg (37.54%) Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 1.527 mg (30.54%) Valine 0.496 g (23.48%) Phosphorus, P 163 mg (23.29%) Tryptophan 0.054 g (12.27%) Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.148 mg (11.38%) Potassium, K 529 mg (11.26%) |
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| Calories in 1 cup (121 gm) Grilled | 35 Kcal. |
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| Other Facts | The world production of Portabello is one million ton annually. |