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Mushroom

What it is

Mushroom is the fruiting body of various fungi, most commonly cultivated species such as Agaricus bisporus.

What it tastes like

On the nose: coconut, fruity, apple; the house adds earthy ✳. Among its measured molecules: dibutyl phthalate, diisobutyl phthalate, Diethylene glycol monostearate, 1,3-Butanediol, 2-butoxyethanol.

What goes with it

229 more go with it. See them all in the full library →

Salt and acid

Salt

0 mgAsian pear10 mgCinnamon100 mgFennel seed1,000 mgOlive10,000 mgFish sauce

Sodium 5 mg per 100 g — USDA FoodData Central 169251.

Acid

Acid not measured yet.

40 of 72 compounds on file carry a paper the library can cite.

  • benzaldehydearomaaldehydereads as burning aromatic taste (PubChem)Measured in 54 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.29 ± 0.09 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'almond-like'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Benzaldehyde', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • benzoic acidaromaacidreads as bitter taste (PubChem)Measured in 5 of 338 ingredients.cite
    6.66 ± 0.21 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'bitter gourd-like'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Benzoic acid', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • benzyl alcoholaromaalcoholreads as faint aromatic odor (PubChem)Measured in 17 of 338 ingredients.cite
    4.55 ± 0.12 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'floral'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Benzyl alcohol', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • 2,3-butanediolaromaalcoholreads as sweet taste (PubChem)Measured in 6 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.30 ± 0.02 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row '2,3-Butanediol', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • caprylaldehydearomaaldehydereads as strong, fruity odor (PubChem)Measured in 37 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.25 ± 0.04 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'citrus-like, fatty'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Octanal', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • 1H-indolearomanitrogen compoundreads as light jasmine odor (PubChem)Measured in 2 of 338 ingredients.cite
    11.51 ± 0.26 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'musty'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Indole', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • palmitic acidacidreads as slight characteristic taste (PubChem)Measured in 11 of 338 ingredients.cite
    4.64 ± 0.12 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Palmitic acid', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • vanillinaromaphenolreads as sweetish smell (PubChem)Measured in 12 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.41 ± 0.02 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Vanillin', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • dibutyl phthalatearomaesterreads as slight, aromatic odor (PubChem)Measured in 1 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.60 ± 0.06 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Dibutyl phthalate', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • lauric acidacidreads as characteristic, like oil of bay (PubChem)Measured in 7 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.79 ± 0.06 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'tallow-like'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Lauric acid', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • diisobutyl phthalatearomaesterMeasured in 1 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.24 ± 0.05 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Diisobutyl phthalate', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • ethyl benzoatearomaesterMeasured in 6 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.19 ± 0.07 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Ethyl benzoate', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • furfuralaromafuranreads as almond-like odor (PubChem)Measured in 33 of 338 ingredients.cite
    1.98 ± 0.12 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'bread-like, sweet, fatty, almond-like'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Furfural', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • carvonearomaterpenoidMeasured in 13 of 338 ingredients.cite
    1.34 ± 0.13 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Carvone', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • Diethylene glycol monostearatearomaMeasured in 1 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.53 ± 0.09 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Diethylene glycol monostearate', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • 1,3-Butanediolaromareads as sweet flavor with bitter aftertaste (PubChem)Measured in 1 of 338 ingredients.cite
    1.01 ± 0.09 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row '1,3-Butanediol', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • 2-methylpyrazinearomapyrazineMeasured in 5 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.21 ± 0.12 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'nutty, sweet'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row '2-Methylpyrazine', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • heptanalaromaaldehydereads as fatty taste (PubChem)Measured in 33 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.29 ± 0.06 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'green, fatty'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Heptanal', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • 2-butoxyethanolaromaetherreads as weak, pleasant odor (PubChem)Measured in 1 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.20 ± 0.08 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row '2-Butoxyethanol', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • 2-undecanonearomaketonereads as strong odor (PubChem)Measured in 9 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.31 ± 0.04 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'floral'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row '2-Undecanone', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • methyl palmitatearomaesterMeasured in 4 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.31 ± 0.10 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Methyl palmitate', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • myristyl alcoholaromaalcoholMeasured in 2 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.25 ± 0.09 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'waxy'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row '1-Tetradecanol', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • 2-CarboxybenzaldehydearomaacidMeasured in 1 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.17 ± 0.03 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row '2-Carboxybenzaldehyde', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • ethyl acetatearomaesterreads as fragrant odor (PubChem)Measured in 42 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.93 ± 0.07 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'fruity, sweet'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Ethyl acetate', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • 1-nonanolaromaalcoholreads as floral odor (PubChem)Measured in 6 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.63 ± 0.06 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'green, fatty, sweet'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row '1-Nonanol', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • Glycerol trioctanoatearomaMeasured in 1 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.69 ± 0.08 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Glycerol trioctanoate', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • 3-octanolaromaalcoholMeasured in 4 of 338 ingredients.cite
    2.07 ± 0.12 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'earthy, mushroom-like'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row '3-Octanol', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • 3-methylbutanalaromaaldehydereads as apple-like odor (PubChem)Measured in 22 of 338 ingredients.cite
    7.34 ± 0.23 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'apple-like, malty'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Isovaleraldehyde', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • 4-Methylimidazolearomanitrogen compoundMeasured in 1 of 338 ingredients.cite
    2.37 ± 0.20 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row '4-Methylimidazole', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • undecanearomaacidreads as faint odor (PubChem)Measured in 3 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.90 ± 0.09 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Undecane', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • isoamyl alcoholaromaalcoholMeasured in 43 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.31 ± 0.02 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'alcoholic, fruity, fatty, banana-like'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row '3-Methyl-1-butanol', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • methyl myristatearomaesterreads as coconut taste (PubChem)Measured in 2 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.20 ± 0.02 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Methyl myristate', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • Dimethyl sulfitearomaesterMeasured in 1 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.17 ± 0.02 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Dimethyl sulfite', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • 3-octanonearomaketonereads as mild fruity odor (PubChem)Measured in 6 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.96 ± 0.17 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'earthy, mushroom-like, resinous'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row '3-Octanone', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • 2-Hydroxy-n-butyric acid ethyl esteraromaMeasured in 1 of 338 ingredients.cite
    1.87 ± 0.05 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row '2-Hydroxy-n-butyric acid ethyl ester', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • squalenearomaterpenoidreads as faint agreeable odor (PubChem)Measured in 1 of 338 ingredients.cite
    3.29 ± 0.26 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Squalene', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • geranylacetonearomaketoneMeasured in 9 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.20 ± 0.06 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroom; paper's own odor descriptor: 'green, fruity'Xie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Geranylacetone', 'Fresh' concentration column)
  • methyl linoleatearomaesterMeasured in 1 of 338 ingredients.cite
    0.75 ± 0.05 µg/g in fresh (raw, uncooked) button mushroomXie et al. 2024, Foods (Table 1 (Qualitative and quantitative analysis of volatile compounds in raw and differently cooked button mushroom), row 'Methyl linoleate', 'Fresh' concentration column)

On file, no cited source yet ✳

These molecules are on record for it from the library's earlier sources. We are buying and requesting the papers; each one that lands moves its molecule up into the cited list.

  • spermidinenitrogen compound
  • 4-hydrazinobenzoic acidacid
  • 4-(hydroxymethyl)benzene diazonium ionalcohol
  • (E)-10-oxodec-8-enoic acidacid
  • 1,4-dimethoxy-2,3,5,6-tetrachlorobenzeneether
  • Manpβ1‐2inositol1‐phospho‐ceramide
  • CID 15382847acid
  • (2Z)-oct-2-en-3-olalcohol
  • eritadeninenitrogen compound
  • saccharopineacid
  • n5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-l-glutamineacid
  • gamma-Glu-Glyacid
  • 2,4-decadienalaldehyde
  • 1-octen-3-olalcohol
  • (2S)-5-amino-2-[(3,4-dioxocyclohexa-1,5-dien-1-yl)amino]-5-oxopentanoic acidacid
  • Octa-1,5-dien-3-olalcohol
  • 2,4-nonadienalaldehyde
  • beta-Glucansugar
  • L-agaritineacid
  • L-agaritineacid
  • (R)-(-)-3-octanolalcohol
  • linoleic acidacid
  • alpha-linolenic acidacid
  • 2,4-nonadienalaldehyde
  • 10-Oxodec-8-enoic acidacid
  • 1-octen-3-oneacid
  • hexanalaldehydereads as sharp, aldehyde odor (PubChem)
  • (-)-1-octen-3-olalcohol
  • Oct-2-en-3-olalcohol
  • octadeca-9,12,15-trienoic acidacid
  • γ-L-glutaminyl-4-hydroxybenzeneacid
  • n5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-l-glutamineacid

Sources

  • Xie et al. 2024, Foods