amanita caesarea mushroom

Overall, the species is considered to have a typical mushroom nutrition, providing good amounts of dietary fiber but few calories. Other significant nutritional facts of Caesar’s mushrooms include good amounts of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and ergosterol (vitamin D2 precursor). The presence of B vitamins, carotenoid antioxidants as precursors of vitamin A and various dietary minerals (calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc) is inferred from knowledge of the nutritional content of mushrooms in general, although it’s likely some of these nutrients are only found in trace amounts.

Caesar’s mushrooms can be used in pasta, salads, rice or risotto recipes, stews and can be grilled, baked, roasted, boiled or stir fried. They are also commonly eaten raw, thinly sliced and lightly dressed with olive oil or lemon juice or vinegar. They are often paired with other vegetables or used as stuffing for ravioli, tortellini or other Italian recipes. In Italy where they’re extremely popular, they are known as ‘ovoli funghi’.