Nutritional Value and Health Benefits of White Button Mushrooms
Nutritional Composition (per 100g raw white button mushrooms)
- Calories: 22 kcal - low-calorie superfood
- Protein: 3.1g - contains all essential amino acids
- Carbohydrates: 3.3g - including 1g dietary fiber
- Vitamin D: 0.2μg - rare plant source when sun-exposed
- B Vitamins: Rich in riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid
- Minerals: Selenium, copper, potassium, phosphorus
Health Benefits
- 🍄 Excellent source of antioxidants like ergothioneine
- 🍄 Contains beta-glucans that may boost immune function
- 🍄 May help regulate blood sugar levels
- 🍄 Good source of plant-based protein
- 🍄 Low in sodium and fat, cholesterol-free
Tip: For maximum vitamin D content, place mushrooms in sunlight for 15-30 minutes before cooking - they synthesize vitamin D just like human skin!
White Button Mushroom Cultivation Guide
1
Substrate Preparation
- Use composted manure or straw-based substrate
- Pasteurize substrate to eliminate competitors
- Maintain pH between 6.5-7.0
2
Spawning
- Inoculate substrate with mushroom spawn
- Maintain temperature at 24-27°C for mycelium growth
- Keep humidity at 90-95%
3
Casing Layer
- Add 1-2 inch layer of peat moss or soil
- Maintain temperature at 16-18°C
- Reduce CO2 levels with fresh air exchange
4
Pinning
- Small mushroom pins appear in 10-14 days
- Maintain high humidity (85-90%)
- Provide indirect light for proper cap development
5
Harvesting
- Harvest when caps are still closed or slightly open
- Twist gently to remove from substrate
- Multiple flushes possible every 7-10 days
Summary: White button mushrooms grow in 4-6 weeks from spawning to harvest, requiring controlled temperature, humidity and ventilation.
Commercial Mushroom Farming
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Delicious Mushroom Recipes
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Mushroom Recipe Video Tutorials
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