🧾 What is it?
Giana Sliced Mushrooms in Brine 400 g are sterilised sliced mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) preserved in a lightly salted brine – ready to eat without further preparation. They are suitable as a versatile ingredient in dishes or as a side dish.
🧪 Ingredients and allergens
✔️ Ingredients:
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Button mushrooms (sliced)
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Drinking water
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Table salt
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Acidity regulator: citric acid
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Antioxidant: L-ascorbic acid
⚠️ Allergens:
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Does not usually contain major allergens (such as milk, gluten or eggs), but always check the label on the packaging.
📊 Nutritional values (per 100 g of solid content)
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~76 kJ / ~18 kcal |
| Fat | ~0.4 g |
| – of which saturated | < 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~0.2 g |
| – of which sugars | ~0.1 g |
| Protein | ~2.1 g |
| Salt | ~0.63 g |
📌 Weight of solid content: approximately 200 g after draining, out of a total of 400 g.
🍽️ Taste and use
✔️ Flavour: a delicate, neutral mushroom flavour with a slight hint of salt – an excellent base for further seasoning.
✔️ Texture: soft yet firm mushroom slices that combine easily with other ingredients.
📌 Recommended uses
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🍝 In sauces, risottos and pasta dishes – add for a richer flavour and texture.
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🍲 In soups and stews – never add too much salt, as the tinned mushrooms already contain salt.
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🍕 On pizza or in baked dishes – brilliant with herbs and cheese.
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🥗 In cold salads or as a side dish to a main course.
🧊 Storage
➡️ Before opening: store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
➡️ After opening: transfer the contents to a sealable container and keep in the fridge; use within a few days.
🧠 Summary
Giana Sliced Mushrooms in Brine 400 g are convenient, sterilised sliced mushrooms with no added sauces or strong flavours – ideal as a versatile ingredient in a wide range of dishes. Their low energy and fat content also makes them suitable for lighter meals.
💡 Tip: For extra flavour, you can briefly fry them with garlic and herbs before adding them to your dish.
