This mushroom that you know well is an old legacy of the French diet, but it seems today more appreciated by our European neighbors than by ourselves. However, the benefits of button mushroom for the line and health are unmatched and its discreet woody scent particularly original for cooking.
IDENTITY RECORD
Name : VSbutton mushroom
Family: Agaricaceae
Scientific name : Agaricus bisporus
Varieties: White, Coffee, Rosé des meadows (wild)
Caloric value: 16 kcal / 100 g
High season: All year round January – December (calendar)
Producers: China, United States, Netherlands, Poland, France
France: Ile-de-France, Aquitaine, Center Val de Loire, North
Storage: 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator
A small clarification to start: the fungus is not neither a fruit nor a vegetable. It is a plant which constitutes a genus in itself (we say a “kingdom” in botany): the fungal kingdom. Deprived of chlorophyll and therefore incapable of photosynthesis, the fungus draws organic matter from the soil for food.
For the little story…
The origins of the Paris mushroom can be found in Paris, more exactly in Versailles, under Louis XIV. But thanks to globalization, it is produced in China and in eastern countries, such as Poland. France is the 4th world producer button mushrooms.
In France, when the Paris metro was built, the mushroom galleries were transferred to Anjou and more particularly to Saumur. Indeed, the city has many galleries carved in a white stone called tufa. In these galleries, the temperature is cool (around 15 ° C) and the humidity is constant: enough to satisfy the mushroom of the capital!
The benefits of button mushroom to lose weight
Of his name Agaricus bisporus, the button mushroom is a species that comes in two varieties: the White and the blonde hair, slightly more fragrant.
the Paris mushroom is a type of mushroom with a slightly woody taste. In addition to being low in calories, it remains the perfect food to consume when monitoring your weight. This vegetal a high content of water (94%) and has the power to satiety significant effect that makes the feeling of hunger disappear easily and muscles the transit.
In addition, it provides minerals and rare vitamins (vitamins D) in large quantities. To fully benefit from the slimming benefits of button mushroom, it is wise to consume it believed while integrating it into a healthy diet.
The cap of the button mushroom is white, with pink gills that turn black with age. Cultivated in a cellar, protected from light and in a protected environment, it is available almost all year round and reaches its peak season in October November. White or blond, its color depends on the level of ventilation.
A real treasure for health
At the nutritional level, the fungus remains the only plant capable of producing vitamin D. It also contains a high dose of protein, as well as group B vitamins which are important for vitality, metabolism, the nervous system, liver, eyes and hair.
In terms of health, the benefits of button mushroom are numerous:
- The mushroom boosts the immune system and reduces the risk of catching colds and other respiratory infections.
- He is rich in group B vitamins the deficiency of which can cause neuralgia and muscle cramps in pregnant women.
- The button mushroom is very rich in polyphenols and would fight against cardiovascular disease or osteoporosis.
- Its low sodium allows it to be consumed as part of a low salt diet, while pleasantly flavoring the dishes.
- This plant stimulates memory thanks to vitamin D which significantly improves learning abilities and memory.
- The fungus has anti-inflammatory properties and therefore suitable for people with allergies and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
- Very rich in mineral salts (especially potassium), the fungus strengthens bones and maintains healthy skin and hair. It tempers high blood pressure.
- It containslinoleic acid which makes it possible to inhibit cell proliferation and induce the destruction of abnormal or cancerous cells.
- This vegetable also prevents the development of diabetes as it contributes to regulate blood sugar levels After a meal.
Some practical advice
The button mushroom is a plant that is easily found in supermarkets. It is nevertheless necessary ensure its freshness : his skin must be very smooth and of a uniform color, his hat tightly closed around the foot. If it is sold without a foot, the cut must be recent: it must not have browned. We choose it preferably of French origin and organic.
Very rich in water, this plant is fragile and must be consumed quickly. It can be stored in the crisper of the refrigerator for 4 days and it will keep its freshness and flavor.
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It is not easy to prepare a button mushroom well without feeling like losing half of it! We advise not to prepare it well in advance; it turns black due to oxidation. On the other hand, we can wash it in lemon water very quickly.
To digest it well, it is advisable not to cook it excessively and not to add too much fat to it. You can put the button mushroom absolutely everywhere! It is eaten both raw and cooked and it is a wonderful accompaniment to meats and fish.
Paris mushroom risotto recipe
Ingredients for 4 persons
- 250 g of button mushroom
- 300 g of round rice
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 10 cl of semi-thick cream
- 75 cl of vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp. grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt pepper
Preperation
- Wash and drain the mushrooms, slice them and brown them in half the olive oil with the chopped garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes then set aside.
- In a dish, put the rest of the oil, then the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the rice, cream and mushrooms. Mix well.
- Gradually add the vegetable stock, ladle by ladle, until the liquid has evaporated. After about twenty minutes, season with salt and pepper then continue cooking for 5 min. Remove from the heat and add the Parmesan.
- Mix well and serve.
With a low caloric intake, button mushroom is a nutrient condensate. Concentrated in proteins and vitamins, it is a food with multiple benefits to include regularly in your menus.
So, raw, pan-fried, in soup, risotto, blanquette, omelet… There are a thousand and one ways to enjoy the benefits of button mushrooms! And you, in what form do you prefer it? Tell us in the comments.
