Basciani Foods is an Avondale, Pennsylvania producer and distributor of fresh produce that ranges from quality mushrooms to berries. Among Basciani Foods’ core mushroom offerings are those of the cremini variety. Many consumers do not realize that this staple fungi, technically known as Agaricus bisporus, is the same as that which yields white button and portobello mushrooms.
The difference is that the white button mushroom is picked when young. It has a softer texture and white color when cultivated, and a browner color in the wild. The portobello, by contrast, has been allowed to grow into a mature specimen that features a large meaty cap that home chefs prize for its complex flavor.
Situated in the middle, the cremini is moderately mature and has a flavor similar to its white button sibling. In some grocery stores, it may be marketed as a “baby portobello,” to make clear that it is of the same species. The cremini mushroom is ideal for those who create soups and stews, and want a substantial fungi that adds flavor while holding up well to hot liquid, maintaining its texture and consistency.
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