Mushroom
Mushrooms are a type of fungus that grows naturally in the wild or can be cultivated on farms. They are not plants or animals but have their own kingdom in the world of living organisms. These versatile ingredients come in various shapes, sizes, and colours, such as button mushrooms, shiitake, or portobello, and are commonly used in cooking due to their unique flavour and texture.
To produce mushrooms, spores are used to grow mycelium, which forms the main body of the fungus. This mycelium is then cultivated in special conditions, often in dark and humid environments, where it develops into the edible part that we recognise as mushrooms. The cultivation process can take a few weeks, depending on the variety of mushroom being grown.
Mushrooms can be found in a wide range of food products due to their ability to enhance flavour and add a unique umami taste to dishes. They are commonly used in soups, stir-fries, pasta dishes, and even vegetarian burgers to provide a meaty texture and savoury depth. Additionally, mushrooms are a popular ingredient in sauces, seasonings, and ready meals, contributing to the overall taste profile of the food.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Mushroom
Wicked Kitchen BBQ Beans And MashWicked Kitchen BBQ Butternut Mac
Wicked Kitchen BBQ Mushroom Pizza
Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne
Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne, Be Good To Yourself
Sainsbury's British Classic Lancashire Hotpot
Plant Pioneers Caramelised Onion Shroomdogs
Pot Noodle Chicken & Mushroom
Sainsbury's Chicken & Mushroom Pie, Be Good To Yourself
Ginsters Chicken & Mushroom Slice
Sainsbury's Classic Cumberland Pie
Sainsbury's Classic Shepherds Pie
Heinz Cream of Mushroom Soup
Plant Pioneers Cumberland Shroomdogs
Birds Eyereen Cuisine Meat Free Burgers
Birds Eyereen Cuisine Meat Free Sausages
Plant Pioneers Fishless Fingers
Asda Good & Balanced Chinese-Style Chicken Noodles
Birds Eye Green Cuisine Meat Free Burgers
Birds Eye Green Cuisine Meat-Free Burgers
Birds Eye Green Cuisine Meatballs
Birds Eye Green Cuisine Succulent Meat-Free Sausages
Birds Eye Green Cuisine Vegan Mushroom & Onion Burgers
Hungry Joe's Triple Cheese & Pepperoni Lasagne
Sainsbury's Just Cook Chicken Breast with Pork, Sage & Onion Stuffing
