Giorgio Fresh White Mushrooms

Mushrooms are, according to Wikipedia, “the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or another food source.” Mushrooms have been used in cooking since ancient times.

Not all mushrooms are safe to eat — many are quite toxic, in fact — and identifying what mushrooms are edible in the wild can be a tricky task for the casual person. If you like mushrooms, then, the safe play is to get them from the store.

Most grocers sell mushrooms. Aldi is one such grocer, often stocking a few different kinds. Here, I’m looking at one of the staple options.

Giorgio Fresh White Mushrooms are an Aldi Regular Buy. You can find them in stores every day. They’re typically located in the store’s produce section, among the fruits and vegetables. The ones I picked up came in an 8-ounce sealed container and cost $1.29 in 2025. That comes out to 16 cents an ounce.

Giorgio is not an Aldi house brand. It’s a brand used by The Giorgi Companies, a Pennsylvania-based operation devoted to mushroom cultivation, packaging, and distribution. The company’s website claims that it operates the largest single-location mushroom farm in the world. (Aldi also sells fresh stuffed baby bella mushrooms from the same company.)

Like a lot of produce, the package doesn’t contain nutrition information. However, white mushrooms tend to be low in calories — around 20 calories per ounce. They are a good source of Vitamin D, and a modest source of fiber and protein. There is also some evidence that mushrooms may be good for cancer-fighting and heart health.

One thing to keep in mind with fresh mushrooms is that they don’t last. Whole mushrooms last about a week at best, while sliced mushrooms last less than that. Because mushrooms contain moisture, the key to maximizing their life is to keep them cool and dry. That means putting them in the refrigerator (avoid the higher-humidity crisper drawer). Paper bags can be helpful for reducing moisture, too.

We’ve been using these mushrooms for years now. We’ve sliced them up and served them raw over salads, or sautéed them to serve with steak or chicken or as a burger topping, or cooked them up to be used in omelets. Mushrooms can be used in many different ways, something Giorgio’s website will happily explain to you. We like the quality of these mushrooms.

The Verdict:

We’ve found Giorgio’s White Mushrooms, which Aldi sells, to be a solid, inexpensive option for whole mushrooms. We’ve used them in a lot of different ways, and we’ve found them to last about as long as mushrooms from other grocers.