Mushroom Educational Resources for the Food Industry
Belonging to the Fungi kingdom, mushrooms are neither plant nor animal. They contain unique nutritional and flavour compounds that make them an X-factor culinary ingredient.
Here you'll find the latest resources specifically designed for food industry professionals, including nutrition and dietary insights, culinary tips and provenance information, to arm you with the knowledge and tools to make the most of mighty mushrooms in your dishes.
Australians are hungry for plant-based foods and mushrooms tick all the boxes
Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore, Nutrition Scientist and CEO of Nutrition Research Australia (NRAUS), has been studying the unique health benefits of Australian Mushrooms for over 6 years. Together with culinary expert Chef Adam Moore, this series of videos were developed to help educate food industry professionals of the unique nutrition and culinary benefits of Australian Mushrooms, to encourage more mushrooms on more menus.
THE X-FACTOR INGREDIENT FOR PLANT-BASED EATING
Dr Flav and Chef Adam showcase how mushrooms are the x-factor inredient for plant based eating. In this video, you will learn a variety of surprising tips on how to cook mushrooms to retain optimum flavour and boost the nutritional content of meals.
PRO CULINARY TIPS AND TRICKS FOR MUSHROOMS
Dr Flav and Chef Adam discuss the different plant-based diets, and the importance of including Australian Mushrooms within each diet, due to their unique nutritional and culinary benefits.
FROM FARM TO YOU - LEARN HOW MUSHROOMS GROW
Dr Flav and Chef Adam visit expert Australian Mushroom grower, Rowan Anderson at White Prince Mushrooms, a farm located in the Hawksbury region west of Sydney, to learn about (Agaricus bisporus) mushrooms unique growing process, from compost to harvest.
Mushroom Resources For Food Professionals: Brochures & eBook
Chef Adam Moore and Nutrition Scientist Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore have specically designed a range of resources, to help educate and inspire Food Industry Professionals to add the mighty mushie to more menus.
MUSHROOM FOOD SERVICE EDUCATION BOOKLET
MUSHROOM VARIETIES - KITCHEN POSTER
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Want a farm tour or printed resources?
Are you a culinary educator and interested in co-ordinating a mushroom farm tour or want to receive printed resources for use in your culinary school kitchen? We would love to help! Please contact us at the AMGA.
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