Funghi
Swiss Brown
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Swiss brown is the Australian/NZ and some export name for brown A. bisporus—equivalent to cremini/chestnut. Reliable firmer, tastier alternative to white buttons in those markets. Cook as cremini. Local name to know when shopping down under. Excellent everyday brown mushroom.
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AU/NZ NameBrownCremini EquivalentFirmRegional NameSavoury
History
AU
Swiss brown became the standard Australian brown cultivated mushroom name.
AU
Swiss browns held major produce share beside whites in Australia and NZ.