White Button Mushroom

Holland White Button Mushrooms

Enjoy the mild umami flavour and firm bite of Holland White Button Mushrooms, a versatile mushroom for soups, stir-fries, stews, sauces, pasta, pizza, omelettes, salads and roasted dishes. Also known as white button mushroom, button mushroom, white mushrooms, champignon mushroom, champignon, table mushroom, cultivated mushroom, Agaricus bisporus, 白纽扣蘑菇, 白蘑菇, 洋菇 or 蘑菇, this is one of the most useful everyday mushrooms for home cooking.

White button mushrooms have a gentle earthy flavour when raw and a deeper savoury taste when cooked. Their firm caps and stems hold up well to sautéing, baking, roasting, grilling and simmering, making them suitable for both Western and Asian-style dishes.

Origin: Holland. Product photos are for reference only. Mushroom size, cap colour, stem length, firmness, packaging, weight and count may vary depending on harvest, shipment and batch.

Holland White Button Mushroom Quick Facts

Taste and Texture

Holland White Button Mushrooms have a mild earthy flavour that becomes more savoury when cooked. When sliced and sautéed, they release moisture and develop a deeper mushroom aroma.

The texture is firm when fresh and becomes tender, juicy and slightly meaty after cooking. This makes button mushroom a useful ingredient for dishes that need savoury depth without overpowering the other ingredients.

• Fresh white button mushrooms from Holland
• Mild earthy flavour with natural umami
• Firm caps and stems when fresh
• Tender and savoury after cooking
• Good for soups, stews, sauces and stir-fries
• Suitable for pasta, pizza, omelettes and salads
• Affordable everyday mushroom for home cooking

White Button Mushroom, Champignon and White Mushrooms

White button mushroom, button mushroom, white mushrooms, champignon mushroom and champignon are common names for this cultivated mushroom. “Champignon” is commonly used in European naming and simply refers to mushroom in French, but in produce listings it often means white button mushroom.

This product is best described as Holland White Button Mushrooms. It should not be confused with golden mushroom or golden enoki, which is a different mushroom type.

White Button Mushroom vs Brown Button Mushroom

Brown button mushroom usually refers to the brown form of Agaricus bisporus, often sold as cremini, crimini or baby bella depending on market naming. Brown button mushrooms usually have a slightly deeper, more savoury flavour than white button mushrooms.

This listing is for Holland White Button Mushrooms, not brown button mushroom, unless the current product photo or packaging states otherwise.

How to Use Holland White Button Mushrooms

White button mushrooms are easy to prepare and work in many dishes. They can be sliced, halved, quartered, stuffed, sautéed, roasted, grilled or simmered.

• Slice for stir-fries and fried rice
• Sauté with butter, garlic and herbs
• Add to soups, stews and gravies
• Use in pasta, cream sauce and tomato sauce
• Add to pizza, omelettes and baked dishes
• Roast with potatoes, carrots and onions
• Stuff with cheese, crab, herbs or minced meat
• Serve fresh in salads if properly cleaned and very fresh

Good Pairings

Holland White Button Mushrooms pair well with both simple and rich ingredients. Their mild flavour makes them easy to use in Western, Chinese and mixed home-cooking recipes.

• Garlic, onion, shallots and ginger
• Butter, olive oil, cream and cheese
• Soy sauce, oyster sauce and balsamic vinegar
• Parsley, thyme, basil, sage and black pepper
• Beef, chicken, pork, seafood and eggs
• Tomatoes, carrots, celery, potatoes and broccoli
• Rice, pasta, orzo, pizza, tarts and casseroles

How to Clean Button Mushrooms

Clean mushrooms only before cooking or serving. Mushrooms absorb moisture easily, so avoid soaking them for a long time.

• Brush off visible dirt with a clean brush or kitchen towel
• Wipe with a slightly damp paper towel if needed
• Rinse quickly only if the mushrooms are very dirty
• Dry well before sautéing or roasting
• Trim the stem ends if they look dry
• Do not wash mushrooms before storing

How to Choose White Button Mushrooms

Choose white button mushrooms that look firm, plump and fresh. The surface should be dry but not dried out, and the caps should not look slimy or heavily bruised.

• Choose firm, smooth mushrooms
• Look for dry, clean-looking caps
• Avoid slimy or wet mushrooms
• Avoid strong sour or rotten smell
• Avoid badly darkened or mushy mushrooms
• Use mushrooms soon after purchase for best flavour

Storage and Handling

Keep Holland White Button Mushrooms refrigerated. Store them in their original packaging or transfer them to a paper bag so they can breathe and avoid excess trapped moisture.

Do not wash mushrooms before storing, as extra moisture can make them spoil faster. Clean only before cooking. If mushrooms start to soften, cook them soon rather than keeping them for too long.

• Refrigerate after delivery
• Store in original packaging or a paper bag
• Keep mushrooms dry during storage
• Avoid airtight plastic bags with trapped moisture
• Do not wash before storage
• Clean only before cooking or serving
• Use within a few days for best quality
• Discard if slimy, mouldy, sour-smelling or mushy

Nutrition Information

Approximate values per 100g of raw white button mushrooms. These are general nutrition values and are not lab-tested values for the current Holland White Button Mushrooms batch. Exact values may vary by growing condition, size, freshness, storage, cooking method and batch.

White button mushrooms can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. They naturally contain water, protein, B vitamins, potassium, selenium, copper and mushroom compounds found in edible fungi. This is general food information and should not be treated as medical advice.