Champignons
Champignons are aromatic domestic cultivated mushrooms. Few people know that Poland is the EU's leading producer of them. Fresh champignons are commercially available all year round for 12 months. Their appearance, taste and smell are always the same, regardless of the season.
Champignons are grown in special halls with strictly controlled conditions. They are picked by hand, quickly cooled and then packaged and shipped to the recipients. You do not need to peel the champignons, they just need to be rinsed of any remaining soil to make them suitable for the preparation of the dish. It is interesting to note that these mushrooms can be eaten raw.
Did you know that champignons contain vitamin D2? It is a vitamin very similar to vitamin D3, which is found in butter or fish. In addition, mushrooms also provide small amounts of folic acid, magnesium, B group vitamins and vitamin C.
White champignons
These are by far the most popular of these mushrooms - smooth white caps, sold before they have even developed and exposed their dark lamellae. Collected in various sizes from those not exceeding the size of a 1 PLN coin to those the size of a matchbox. You can use them for a wide range of purposes, which is appreciated by consumers.
Brown champignons
Rather large hats with a characteristic brown colour. They are more aromatic than their white cousins, although much less popular. Their use does not differ from the white champignons. Due to their intense aroma, they are recommended for sauces, soups and pasta dishes.
Portobello champignons
Their hats are white and really big, often about the size of saucers. These mushrooms are best for stuffing, grilling or roasting whole.
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Champignons are low in calories, which is why they are such a good choice for anyone trying to lose weight. Whether grilled, roasted or air-fried, they will add variety to many easily digestible dishes.
Champignons are low in calories, which is why they are such a good choice for anyone trying to lose weight. Whether grilled, roasted or air-fried, they will add variety to many easily digestible dishes.Champignons have the ability to bind bile acids, which means they can lower bad cholesterol levels in your blood. Regular consumption of these mushrooms is a good preventive measure against the development of atherosclerotic lesions within the blood vessels.
Working in an office does not promote sun exposure. Vitamin D deficiency is seen in both younger and older people. This makes it necessary to supplement this vitamin with 2000 international units per day. Mushrooms are a natural source of vitamin D2 with protective effects on bone structures.
Champignons are one of the very few mushroom species that can be served to children over the age of one. They are a safe product, helpful in expanding the diet of children.
Poland is a leading producer and exporter of champignons on the EU market. Many mushroom crops can be found in the south-eastern part of Mazovia. Champignons are also produced for example in Mazury.
