Mushrooms

Product description Mushrooms

The chestnut mushroom, also known as brown cremini, is cultivated year round on nutritious composted substrate beds. The mushrooms are harvested when the smooth light to medium brown caps are still closed, measuring approximately 30 to 60 millimetres in diameter.

In the kitchen, they are distinguished by a firm texture that holds well during cooking. The flavour is distinctly savoury and earthy, developing into a rich umami profile when heated.

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Environmental & biodiversity impact	Cultivation is fully circular. Straw from arable farms is supplied to riding schools, after which the horse manure is used as substrate for mushroom cultivation. After harvest, the used substrate returns to the fields as soil improver. No chemical crop protection agents are used. This approach is certified with PlanetProof.
Animal welfare	Although no livestock is kept, the circular system supports sustainable cooperation within the agricultural environment. By reusing residual streams, waste is minimised and the ecosystem strengthened.
Social impact	Koolen Champignons is a family business with more than 100 employees. Fair Produce certification guarantees fair working conditions, proper wages and social security. The company believes quality begins with motivated and well treated employees.
Certifications	PlanetProof Fair Produce SKAL GlobalG.A.P. BRC / IFS
Summary of why selected	We choose Koolen Champignons for their 100 percent circular and waste free approach, perfectly aligned with our sustainability ambitions. Their Fair Produce certification guarantees ethical origin, while their broad product range and consistent quality make them an indispensable partner.
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