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Mushrooms

Grown in Ireland and celebrated in kitchens across the country, mushrooms are renowned for their rich flavour - from classic comfort food to bold new dishes they’re perfect for any meal, any time.

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The Nutrition Behind Mushrooms

Naturally packed with goodness, mushrooms are true nutritional powerhouses

Small but mighty when it comes to supporting your health and wellbeing, they’re a natural source of vitamins B2, B3 and B5. These essential nutrients play a key role in reducing tiredness and fatigue, while also helping to protect your body from oxidative stress.

the benefits don’t stop there. Mushrooms also provide:

Potassium

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Which supports normal muscle function and helps maintain healthy blood pressure

Selenium

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An antioxidant that contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative damage

Protein

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Essential for maintaining muscle mass and supporting overall health
Whether you're cooking up a quick weekday meal or planning a nourishing weekend dish, mushrooms are a natural way to add more goodness to your plate.

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Mushroom Varieties

Irish-grown mushrooms come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and flavours, each one bringing something unique to the kitchen. Grown year-round and always in season, they’re picked fresh and ready to enhance everything from quick bites to comfort classics.
White (Closed Cup) Mushrooms

The most popular variety in Irish kitchens. Mild in flavour, with a firm texture that holds up well in cooking.

Perfect for: Stir-fries, sauces, omelettes, and everyday meals.

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Brown (Chestnut) Mushrooms

Slightly deeper in flavour than white mushrooms, with a firmer bite. Their rich, nutty taste makes them a great all-rounder.

Perfect for: Risottos, pasta dishes, pies, and roasts.

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Flats & Portobellos

Large, open mushrooms with a robust, meaty flavour and texture. Great for soaking up marinades and standing in for meat.

Perfect for: Grilling, roasting, stuTing, or using as a veggie burger base.

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Button Mushrooms

Young, small white mushrooms with a delicate taste and smooth texture. Their size
makes them ideal for quick cooking or eating whole.

Perfect for: Skewers, stews, pasta bakes, and snacks.

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Did you know?

Leaving mushrooms out in direct sunlight can naturally increase their vitamin D levels. Here’s how to do it:

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Place fresh mushrooms gill-side up (that’s the open side underneath)

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Leave them in direct sunlight, a sunny windowsill or garden table works great

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Let them soak up the sun for 15–60 minutes
That’s it! A quick, easy, and natural way to help add more vitamin D to your diet, straight from your kitchen counter.

Grown with Care for the Planet

Mushrooms aren’t just good for you, they’re good for the planet too. Choosing mushrooms means choosing a more sustainable way to eat, every bite does a little good.

Low-impact farming

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Mushrooms are grown on a special substrate made from by-products of other food production, mainly wheat straw. Nothing goes to waste, once the mushrooms are harvested, the used substrate is ploughed back into the land, enriching the soil.

Minimal water use

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Mushrooms are one of the most water-efficient forms of food production.

Small footprint, big benefits

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Mushrooms are grown in compact spaces, using only a small amount of land, meaning more food with less environmental impact.