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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Mushroom |
| Scientific name | Agaricus bisporus |
| Family / Genus | Agaricaceae / Agaricus |
| Produce category | Mushroom |
| Produce subcategory | Button Mushroom |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4082 |
| PLU — organic | 94082 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_4946 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 5.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| White Button | 65% | Smooth white cap, mild flavor, closed veil, harvested young before gills are exposed. Most common form of Agaricus bisporus. Firm texture, uniform appearance. |
| Crimini (Baby Bella) | 20% | Brown cap, same species as white button but different strain. Firmer texture, slightly earthier flavor. Harvested at same maturity as white button. |
| Portobello | 12% | Mature crimini mushroom, large flat cap (4-6 inches), exposed dark gills, meaty texture. Same species as white button and crimini, just harvested at full maturity. Rich, robust flavor. |
| Organic White Button | 2% | Genetically identical to conventional white button but grown using organic methods. May have slightly less uniform appearance, similar flavor and texture profile. |
| Organic Crimini | 1% | Organically grown brown button mushroom. Similar characteristics to conventional crimini with possible variations in size uniformity. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.4°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.02 μL/kg·hr typical (0.01–0.05) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Ethylene compatibility not a limiting factor for mixed loads; focus on temperature and humidity requirements
Mixed-load compatibility
fungi_vegetables_high_humidity
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? Yes
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Growing steadily at 2-3% annually driven by plant-based protein trends, culinary diversity, and umami flavor preferences. Specialty mushrooms growing faster (8-12% annually) than traditional white button. Food service recovery post-pandemic boosting fresh demand.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.68 |
| Income elasticity | 0.42 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.95 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| White Button (Agaricus bisporus) | 68.5% |
| Crimini/Baby Bella (Agaricus bisporus brown) | 18.2% |
| Portabella (Agaricus bisporus mature) | 8.7% |
| Shiitake | 2.1% |
| Oyster | 1.2% |
| Other Specialty | 1.3% |
Pack sizes
- 8 oz consumer pack
- 16 oz consumer pack
- 24 oz consumer pack
- 5 lb bulk
- 10 lb bulk case
- 3 lb food service pack
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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