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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Portobello Mushroom |
| Scientific name | Agaricus bisporus |
| Family / Genus | Agaricaceae / — |
| Produce category | Mushroom |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3336 |
| PLU — organic | 93336 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_587 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 1.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Portobello | 5% | A mature, large-capped brown mushroom (Agaricus bisporus), known for its robust, meaty texture and rich, earthy flavor. It is essentially a fully grown Cremini mushroom, allowed to expand to a larger |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 31.1°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·hr typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 10 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Mushrooms are non-climacteric and produce negligible ethylene. They are generally not very sensitive to ethylene, but prolonged exposure to high concentrations can accelerate senescence and browning. Avoid storing with high ethylene producers.
Mixed-load compatibility
Generally compatible, but sensitive to strong odors from other commodities.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strong, driven by plant-based diets, culinary versatility, and health-conscious consumers.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.7 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Portobello | 12% |
| Cremini | 10% |
| White Button | 55% |
| Shiitake | 8% |
| Oyster | 5% |
| Other Specialty | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 8 oz retail tray
- 10 oz retail tray
- 16 oz retail tray
- 5 lb bulk box
- 10 lb bulk box
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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