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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Cremini Mushroom |
| Scientific name | Agaricus bisporus |
| Family / Genus | Agaricaceae / — |
| Produce category | Mushroom |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3278 |
| PLU — organic | 93278 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_107 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 12.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvan 130 (Brown Strain) | 25% | A leading commercial brown strain known for consistent yields, firm texture, and good shelf life. Produces medium to large brown caps with a rich, earthy flavor, ideal for Cremini production. |
| Amycel 3000 (Brown Strain) | 25% | A widely utilized brown strain from Amycel, valued for its robust growth, uniform cap size, and excellent quality. Offers a deep brown color and a savory, earthy taste characteristic of Cremini. |
| Sylvan 175 (Brown Strain) | 20% | Another popular Sylvan brown strain, often used interchangeably with Sylvan 130. Exhibits strong growth characteristics and produces firm, flavorful Cremini mushrooms with reliable brown coloration. |
| Amycel 3001 (Brown Strain) | 15% | A significant commercial brown strain from Amycel, known for its adaptability to various growing conditions and consistent production of high-quality Cremini mushrooms with good texture and flavor. |
| Le Lion Brown Strain | 10% | A reliable brown strain from Le Lion, another major spawn producer. Offers good yields and quality, producing Cremini mushrooms with a desirable texture and flavor profile. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Strictly avoid co-storage with ethylene-producing commodities.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, high water loss. Should not be stored with strong odor emitters or high ethylene producers.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by culinary versatility and perceived health benefits. Strong growth in brown mushroom category.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.6 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.4 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| White Button | 60% |
| Cremini (Brown) | 25% |
| Portobello | 10% |
| Other Specialty | 5% |
Pack sizes
- 5 lb case
- 10 lb case
- 8 oz tray
- 16 oz tray
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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