Ingredient

Agaricus Bisporus

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use Agaricus bisporus as a food ingredient for its savory flavor and meaty …

What it is

Agaricus bisporus is a common edible mushroom, also known as the button mushroom, cremini, or portobello mushroom when mature. It is cultivated worldwide and is the most frequently consumed mushroom globally. These mushrooms are grown in controlled environments on composted organic matter.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Agaricus bisporus as a food ingredient for its savory flavor and meaty texture. It is commonly found in a wide range of dishes, including pizzas, frozen dinners, pasta sauces, and prepared meals. Its versatility allows it to be used fresh, dried, or powdered.

Health notes

Agaricus bisporus is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Mushrooms are a source of nutrients like B vitamins and minerals. Regulatory bodies like EFSA have not raised concerns regarding its consumption at typical dietary levels. Research is ongoing into the potential health benefits of compounds found in mushrooms, but no specific health claims are widely established.

Allergen info

Agaricus bisporus is not one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Agaricus Bisporus

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MANDIA Stone Baked Italian Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 218kcal 6.8Protein 7.5Fat 30.6Carbs VIA EMILIA Organic Handmade Portobello Mushroom And Cheese Sauce Lasagna, Portobello Mushroom Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 176kcal 4.9Protein 8.1Fat 12.3Carbs Whole Foods Market, Inc. Mushroom Ravioli With Natural Truffle Flavor, Natural Truffle Pasta by Shape & Type High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 184kcal 11.4Protein 7.0Fat 19.3Carbs Tarifold, Inc. Truffle Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces 500kcal 0Protein 50Fat 0Carbs The Entrepreneurs Network Mushroom & Truffle Cream Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 133kcal 0Protein 11.7Fat 3.3Carbs GS1 Mexico Porcini Mushrooms Sauce Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces 417kcal 1.7Protein 43.3Fat 0Carbs GS1 Mexico Black Truffle Sauce Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce 367kcal 3.3Protein 36.7Fat 1.7Carbs Flora's Distributors, Inc. Garden Vegetable Sauce, Homestyle24 Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces 80kcal 1.6Protein 4.8Fat 7.2Carbs Azienda Agricola Casina Rossa di De Laurentiis Nicola Mushrooms Mix Canned Vegetables High in saturated fat — 29% DV per serving 370kcal 1.3Protein 40Fat 3Carbs Mycological Organic Portabella Mushrooms Baking Additives & Extracts 357kcal 42.9Protein 0Fat 42.9Carbs Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C. Porcini Mushrooms & Cheese Imported Italian Wood-Fired Pizza, Porcini Mushrooms & Cheese Pizza High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 209kcal 9.2Protein 6.5Fat 30.1Carbs Rafael Padilla & Cia S. En C. Smoked Provolone, Wild Mushrooms & Caramelized Onion Authentic Schiacciata Style Imported Italian Wood-Fired Pizza, Smoked Provolone, Wild Mushrooms & Caramelized Onion Pizza High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 240kcal 9.3Protein 9.3Fat 32.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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