Button Mushroom (Agaricus spp.) is the most popular mushroom variety grown and consumed the world over. In India, its production earlier was limited to the winter season, but with technology development, these are produced almost throughout the year in small, medium and large farms, adopting different levels of technology. The species being grown in most farms is the white button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) belonging to Class Basidiomycetes and Family Agaricaceae.

• Button mushrooms boost our immune system.
• They have anti-cancer benefits.
• They contain good amounts of riboflavin which is necessary to maintain oral health.
• They are very low in calories and rich in fiber.

• Do not store them in a plastic bag as they tend to deteriorate.
• Refrigerate them in a paper towel or a paper bag.
• Button mushrooms can be sliced and added to soups, pizzas, and pasta.
• They can also be added in stews, rice, noodles and can be stir-fried with seafood and chicken.