Fun Mushroom Facts

Fun Mushroom Facts:

• Mushrooms contain more protein than most vegetables.
• Mushrooms are one of the few natural sources of vitamin D, which is essential for healthy bones and health.
• Mushrooms contain more potassium than most other fruit and vegetables: one medium brown mushroom contains more potassium than a banana.

• Mushrooms are one of the richest, natural sources of selenium, an essential mineral which strengthens the immune system and may help reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic illness.
• Mushrooms are an excellent source of copper, a mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells and for other important functions.
• Mushrooms are unique for their Unami content, meaning a "savory" or "meaty" taste

• Mushrooms deliver the antioxidants selenimus & ergothioneine, which help maintain a healthy immune system.
• Mushrooms provide B vitamins, which help provide energy by breaking down proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
• During the Dinosaur Age, mushrooms could grow big as trees.
• Ancient Egyptians thought mushrooms were magic because of the way they appeared overnight.

• Nearly six out of every ten people have consumed mushrooms in the past week.
• Mushrooms are found on every continent in the world and therefore used in almost every cuisine.
• Kennett Square, PA is considered the mushroom capital of the world because they produce more mushrooms than any other area of the world.

There is always [mush-room] for mushrooms on your plate!