Dried Mushroom Flakes

Description

Mushrooms are unique in the produce section because they are fungi and not vegetables. Mushrooms form from a small structure called a primordium which grows on some type of substrate. The primordium enlarges into an egg-shaped structure composed of hyphae, called a “button.” Mycelium, called the universal veil, surrounds the button initially. As the button grows, the veil breaks. Remnants of the veil on mature mushrooms often appear as warts or may be found hanging from the cap. The most popular species of edible mushroom, Agaricus bisporus, is sold in three different forms:  white button, cremini, and portabella.