Steve Solomon is the menu strategist for the Mushroom Council, which provides education, research, and promotion for the fresh, cultivated mushroom industry. He works with a variety of chains, colleges, and foodservice management companies to develop new concepts and menu ideas like “The Blend,” which combines meat and mushrooms to create healthier versions of iconic foods. He can be reached through the Mushroom Council at www.mushroomsonthemenu.com.
While most consumers enjoy mushrooms largely for the flavor, the recognition of mushrooms as bearers of powerful chemical compounds that help protect against and even mitigate disease is triggering a surge in interest from product developers.
