Fun Facts About Mushrooms!

• Mushrooms are neither plants nor animals.
• They are classified as fungi.
• When grown in sunlight, mushrooms produce vitamin D.
• Very few foods are natural sources of this vitamin.
• The white button mushroom is most common, but there are over 20 different species of edible mushrooms grown worldwide!

Mushrooms Are Nutritious and Good for You!

• A cup of mushrooms has the same amount of potassium as a banana.
• Mushrooms are nutrient-dense. They supply a wide variety of nutrients with few calories.
• Mushrooms are the only vegetarian food that can produce vitamin D and are often the “meat” of vegetarian dishes.