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Giorgio Mushrooms Sliced
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Giorgio Mushrooms Sliced

Giorgio
4.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
35
Calories
3g
Protein
360mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Giorgio Mushrooms Sliced (4.50 oz) is the compact, shelf-stable can of ready-to-use mushrooms you spot on the grocery aisle with other canned vegetables and pizza toppings. You'd typically find it in the canned goods or international foods section near canned tomatoes, olives, artichokes and jarred peppers, and often close to other mushroom SKUs or salad toppers. Shoppers buy this product for quick weeknight dinners, last-minute pizza nights, or to keep on hand for pantry-based meal prep — it suits a rushed grocery run, a college-student shopping list, or a stocked storm-prep pantry. The Giorgio name signals a long-standing, value-oriented brand positioned toward busy home cooks who want familiar, no-fuss ingredients rather than specialty or organic produce; marketing leans practical and accessible rather than gourmet. The label is straightforward: a photo of sliced mushrooms, a prominent net weight, and a short ingredient list—no kid-focused graphics, no organic certification, and no obvious wellness claims beyond convenience. On-pack language typically emphasizes “sliced” or “ready to use” rather than health halos like “all natural.” Processing-wise, these are canned mushrooms preserved in water and salt with a small chemical additive (calcium disodium EDTA) to retain color, meaning they’re a preserved pantry ingredient rather than a fresh product. Sensory impressions: the slices are tender and slightly springy, with a mild, earthy mushroom flavor and a softened texture from canning; they come in a small tin can that can be drained and scattered directly onto pizzas, stirred into casseroles, folded into omelets, or quickly heated in a skillet as part of a weeknight sauté. The ritual is utilitarian — open, drain, toss — offering fast flavor and convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium360mg16%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Mushrooms,, Water,, Salt,, and, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (to, Retain, Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Calcium Disodium EDTA - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed canned vegetable preserved in water and salt with a synthetic additive (calcium disodium EDTA) to retain color, placing it in NOVA group 3 as a processed food rather than an unprocessed whole food or a highly industrial ultra-processed product.

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Common Questions about Giorgio Mushrooms Sliced

Absolutely! With only 35 calories per serving and a good dose of dietary fiber, these mushrooms can be a great addition to a balanced diet. They’re low in sugar and fat, making them a wholesome choice for a variety of meals, whether you're tossing them into a stir-fry or layering them on a pizza. Just remember, 'healthy' can depend on your overall diet and lifestyle!

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