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Mushrooms nutritional value

Mushrooms are foods which include a number of wellbeing positive aspects to our physique. They are very nutrient dense providing a range of many essential minerals, nutrients and antioxidants that include:

• Copper
• B vitamins
• Riboflavin
• Niacin
• Pantothenic acid
• Antioxidants like selenium and ergothioneine

White button mushrooms are an unrecognized source of vitamin D. They also have almost 300 milligrams of potassium in each serving. They are low in calories, are fat free, cholesterol free, have very low levels of sugar and salt.

White mushrooms types:

The white mushroom comes in four sizes:

• Button,
• Closed cup,
• Open cup
• And large.

How do you select good mushrooms?

• Purchase mushrooms that have a fresh, smooth appearance
• Check that the surfaces are “dry,” but not “dried out”
• A closed veil under cap indicates a delicate flavor A open veil means a richer flavor