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Identity & Botany

AttributeValue
Canonical namePortobello Mushroom
Scientific nameAgaricus bisporus
Family / GenusAgaricaceae /
Produce categoryMushroom
FSMA 204 covered?No
PLU — conventional3336
PLU — organic93336
AGROVOC URIc_587

Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.

Varieties

Estimated commercial varieties: 1.

VarietyMarket shareNotes
Portobello5%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

PropertyValue
Production classvery_low
Production rate (20°C)0.05 µL/kg·hr typical (0.01–0.1)
Sensitivity classlow
Sensitivity threshold10 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

MetricValue
Price elasticity-0.7
Income elasticity0.8
Organic premium elasticity-1.2

Market share by variety

VarietyShare
Portobello12%
Cremini10%
White Button55%
Shiitake8%
Oyster5%
Other Specialty10%

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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