Italian mushroomSwiss brown mushrooms are related to the white agaricus variety, with brown skin rather than white. Their flavour is stronger than white agaricus, making them good for use in risottos, casseroles and soups. Portabello mushrooms are mature Swiss browns, whose caps have fully opened. Swiss brown mushrooms are available all year round.
When immature and brown this mushroom may be known variously as Swiss brown mushroom, Roman brown mushroom, Italian brown, Italian mushroom, cremini or crimini mushroom, brown cap mushroom, or chestnut mushroom. When mature, the same mushroom is known as
Portobello mushroom.
