Open Cap

Funghi

Open Cap

A tier

Open-cap mushrooms are A. bisporus sold with veils broken and gills visible—more mature flavour than tight buttons, smaller than named portobellos in some markets. UK flats related. Fry for breakfast; use where darker mushroom taste helps. Gills add colour to pale dishes. A maturity grade label.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BreakfastFrySauté

Traits

Dark GillsMatureMaturity GradeOpen VeilSavouryStrongerStronger Flavour

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 29.7

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 0.38 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.1 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.19 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 10.2 mg
  • Salt 0.05 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 4.04 g
  • Dietary Fibre 1.94 g
  • Total Sugars 1.53 g
  • Complex / starch 0.49 g
  • Protein 2.96 g
  • Water 94.4 g
Detailed nutrients

Open Cap of Button Mushroom: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

GB

Open-cap and flat stages were sold distinctly in UK markets.

Open caps filled the gap between buttons and giant portobellos.

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