Mushrooms

Mushrooms originated in France and are now the most cultivated edible mushrooms in the world. There are over 10,000 different types of mushrooms.
The French term champignons for mushrooms has become generally accepted. In the past, mushrooms were cultivated in dark, damp cellars and vaults, whereas today they tend to be grown in air-conditioned, dark greenhouses.

Mushrooms contain vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K as well as calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium and phosphorus.

It is best to store the mushrooms in an open bowl or in a cloth in the vegetable compartment of the fridge. This will keep them fresh for 4 to 5 days.