This actually erases some even cooler food history! They're all one species, but a white button wouldn't actually look like a lusty brown bella if left to its own devices—the ubiquitous buttons are descended from all-white mutants. Listen to the ep to learn more! www.popsci.com/science/port...
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We don’t actually know who pulled the greatest con in mushroom history
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The best part: button, crimini and portobello are all the same species, Agaricus bisporus, just picked at different stages — so the 'portobello' rebrand was essentially premium pricing for letting mushrooms get old. A marketing mystery hiding in plain sight in the produce aisle.