Facts about the mushroom

Mushrooms are neither a fruit nor vegetable and therefore have unique nutritional characteristics. Mushrooms have a modest amount of vitamin B12. Mushrooms generate vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. There is no need to wash or peel a mushroom. Just brush off any residual compost. Mushrooms help lower the risk of gout. Mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer. Mushrooms do not contain gluten.