Sales of mushrooms have hit an all-time high as Britons increasingly turn to the cheap and versatile1 foodstuff2 for their cooking.
在英国，蘑菇销量创下了历史新高，因为越来越多的英国人转而选择这种廉价、多用途的食材来做菜。
Shoppers spent over £365 million on mushrooms over the last year, equivalent to £14 per household, making them the nation's third most popular item in supermarkets' vegetable
aisle3 after potatoes and tomatoes.
Around 118,000 tons of mushrooms were sold in the past 12 months and supermarkets are
bolstering4（支持，鼓励） supplies to cope with the extra demand. Although button and closed cup mushrooms dominate the market, strong growth was seen by brown and
chestnut5 mushrooms. Mushrooms are now more popular than carrots, onions,
broccoli6（西兰花） and peppers, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
Researchers said that shoppers are turning to mushrooms as they add depth and flavour to dishes and have health benefits.
Dr
Christian7 Jessen, the nutrition expert and TV
presenter8, said: "Mushrooms are an excellent source of B vitamins which are needed for a healthy diet. They are especially good for anyone trying to lose weight given they are exceptionally low in calories and fat."
The research also found that Britons are getting lazy. Sales of pre-sliced mushroom have grown by a quarter over the last year.
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