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Mushrooms or fungi have great importance in cooking for their intense aroma and valued flavor.

They enhance dishes thanks to umami, that is, the fifth taste. This taste is due to glutamic acid, induces more salivation, and provides a meaty flavor that lasts longer than other tastes such as sweet, sour, bitter, or salty.

In addition to their unique flavor, Portobello mushrooms have numerous health benefits. They have the ability to purify and detoxify the body, delay aging, are high in quality protein, low in fats, and rich in fiber. They are key against heart diseases, provide vitamins such as vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D, and minerals such as Iron, Phosphorus, Iodine, Magnesium, Selenium, Potassium, and Zinc.

Mushrooms are very versatile in the kitchen and are used in thousands of recipes such as pastas, rice dishes, pizzas, soups, sauces, as stuffing in cannelloni or croquettes, garnishes, or simply sautéed.

Cleaning

It is very important to clean mushrooms before consuming them, but doing so with water causes them to lose much of their flavor. The best way to clean mushrooms, champignons, and all kinds of mushrooms is by removing all the dirt with a small knife, a cloth, and/or a small brush.