Mushrooms contain fibre, protein, and antioxidants, potentially reducing the risk of Alzheimer's, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
The term 'button' refers to small mushrooms, primarily white ones. They're best left whole or halved when adding to dishes like stew, chicken casserole, or a seasonal braise.
These medium-sized white mushrooms are the most common type. They're versatile and can be eaten raw in salads or fried for sauces or stuffings.
Flat mushrooms, also known as field mushrooms, are the largest in the white mushroom family, growing over 10cm in diameter. As they mature, they flatten and reveal gills underneath.
Chestnut mushrooms, also known as Cinnamon Cap mushrooms, grow in clusters. They have small golden or chestnut-brown caps, pink to dark brown gills, and thin white skin.
Oyster mushrooms are a genus of edible tree mushrooms with large caps and gills. They're easy to grow and can be found or bought in kits.