PORTABELLA, SLICED

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1# Bag

$19.00

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PORTABELLA, SLICED

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Description:

Portabella Mushrooms are a delicious and versatile fully mature form of the White Button or Crimini mushroom. When harvested young it is called Crimini or White Button mushroom, when harvested as a mature mushroom, with the gills exposed, it is called Portabella or Portobella. Known in the U.S. as the “vegetarian meat”, Portabella mushrooms are used in a variety of meatless and vegetarian recipes. The Portabella mushroom has an open, flat cap and is extremely large, round, and firm. Ranging in size between 5 and 8 inches in diameter, this mushroom is excellent for grilling and broiling with its dense, meaty texture. Since the Portabella is the elder of the species, its gills are fully exposed, which means that some of the Mushroom's moisture has evaporated. Portabella mushrooms portray a delicious mild, woodsy flavor that enhances pastas, pizzas, salads, soups and burgers. The Portabella slices are about 3-4 inches long and 1/2 - 3/4 of an inch wide.

Portabella Mushrooms can be used in chili, lasagna, polenta, stir-fry, soup, sauces, and omelettes. Delicious and versatile, you can serve Portabella whole, sliced, grilled, baked, deep-fried or stuffed. Their savory flavor compliments steaks, chops, poultry, seafood and grilled vegetables. Portabella mushrooms are easy to prepare, use them in stews, couscous and casseroles. Marinate Portabella in red wine, garlic and herbs or brew them as a tea! They mix well with cheese and meats and make a savory and unique burger.To reconstitute, place desired amount into a bowl and cover with hot tap water till desired consistency. One ounce dry reconstitutes to 3-4 ounces.

Substitutes: Crimini mushrooms, Matsutake mushrooms or Porcini mushrooms.

Product Description

Portabella Mushrooms are an extremely large, round, firm, dark brown Mushroom. This Mushroom is the fully mature form of the White Button Mushroom. This Mushroom measures between 5 and 8 inches in diameter with an open, flat cap. Because this Mushroom is the elder of the species it's gills are fully exposed which means that some of the Mushroom's moisture has evaporated. The reduced moisture creates a dense, meaty texture and enriched flavor. This Mushroom has a delicious mild, woodsy flavor. Portabella are like White Button or Champignon Mushrooms only larger and have a deeper flavor. Use the Portabella wherever you would a White Button if you want to enhance the flavor.

Physical

Color: Dark brown to black outside, beige to light tan inside.

Flavor: Typical of portabella, mild, woodsy.

Size: Sourced from 2 - 4 inch caps (approx.) ¼ inch thick.

Chemical

Moisture: 20% Sulfites: 125 ppm Heat Level: N/A

Ingredient Statement:

Portabella Mushrooms.

Shelf Life: Min 12 months (under optimum storage conditions).

Packaging: Bag in box or to customer specification.

Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.

Microbiological

SPC: <500,000 cfu / g

COLIFORM: <1000 cfu / g

YEAST: <1000 cfu / g

MOLD: <1000 cfu / g

Due to the nature of raw, agricultural products, the microbiological data provided should be considered as guidelines.

About Nutritional Information

Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources. Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.