More Mushroom Varieties

Portabello Mushroom

Portabello

Description:

Also known as Portabella, Portabello or Giant Cremini mushrooms are a larger “flat” version of the Swiss Brown. The larger size, deeper flavour and dense meaty texture make them ideal for grilling or roasting. Great on the barbecue, or as part of a meatless burger.

Growing Area:

QLD - Southern Queensland

NSW - New South Wales

TAS - Tasmania

VIC - Victoria

SA - South Australia

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Shimeji Mushroom

Shimeji

Description:

Also known as Pioppini, Beech, Hon-Shimeji or Honshimeji mushrooms. A Japanese variety found growing on trees in the wild, shimeji have only been cultivated for a limited time, and are even newer to the Australian market as a fresh mushroom.

Their colour ranges from woody brown to tawny white, becoming paler as it matures. Shimeji have a delicate, sweet flesh with a nutty flavour, and are suitable for stirfrying and panfrying. They grow, and are sold, in clumps, and must be separated from the base before using.

Growing Area:

QLD - Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Granite Belt, Maclean

NSW - Gosford, Hunter Valley, Windsor

VIC - Mernda SA Hills District

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Swiss Brown Mushroom

Swiss Brown

Description:

Also known as Cremini, Crimini, Honey Brown, Italian Brown, Italian mushroom, Roman Brown and Brown mushrooms. These flavoursome mushrooms are closely related to white Agaricus mushrooms, and are similar in shape with a tan to dark brown colour. The flavour is deeper and earthier than white mushrooms, and their firm flesh means Swiss browns hold their shape well when cooked. Excellent for pasta sauces, risotto and casseroles, or marinate and add to an antipasto platter.

Growing Area:

QLD - Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Granite Belt, Maclean

NSW - Gosford, Hunter Valley, Windsor

VIC - Mernda SA Hills District

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Woodear Mushroom

Woodear

Botanical name:

Auricularia polytricha

Description:

• Also called Black Velvet
• Brown to black small frilly mushroom that is shaped like an ear
• Good in Asian cuisine

Growing Area:

QLD - Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Granite Belt, Maclean

NSW - Gosford, Hunter Valley, Windsor

VIC - Mernda SA Hills District

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Oyster Yellow Mushroom

Oyster (Yellow)

Description:

Also known as Pleurotus, Tree Oyster, Pleurotte and Pleurote mushrooms. Oyster mushrooms have a fluted, oyster-shell shape and soft texture. The flavour is delicate and subtle, and the flesh succulent. They are versatile, and rapidly absorb other flavours during cooking. Oyster mushrooms are best cooked quickly, and team well with seafood, chicken, veal and noodles.

Growing Area:

NSW - New South Wales

VIC - Victoria

TAS - Tasmania

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Pine Mushroom

Pine

Botanical name:

Lactarius deliciosus

Description:

• Grow happily under Pinus radiata, hence the name
• Also called Saffron Milk Caps
• Large light brown caps with a short stalk
• Usually collected from the wild
• Available autumn – early winter

Growing Area:

QLD - Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Granite Belt, Maclean

NSW - Gosford, Hunter Valley, Windsor

VIC - Mernda SA Hills District

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