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CHAMPIGNON PORTOBELLO [1 record]

Record 1 2008-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
DEF

An extremely large, dark brown mushroom that is simply the fully mature form of the crimino, which in turn is a variation of the common cultivated white mushroom.

OBS

The name "portobello" was attributed in the 80's as a marketing term to popularize the sale of the unglamorous mushroom.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
CONT

Le portobello est un autre champignon de la famille des champignons de couche. En fait, le portobello et son petit cousin, le portobellini, sont des champignons qui sont simplement commercialisés à un stade de maturité plus avancé. Le chapeau du portobello peut atteindre une taille imposante, jusqu'à 20 centimètres !

Spanish

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