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6/3/2022 0 Comments

Oyster Mushroom

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Pleurotus ostreatus, Pleurotus citrinus
Pleurotus is from pleur meaning “in a sideways position”  tus for “ear” 
Ostreatus means “oyster-like” referring to the shell-like appearance and color, not flavor
Citrinus meaning citrus-like (in color)


Flavor Profile
  • Delicate Flavor
  • Yellow oysters are a little nutty tasting
Nutrition
  • Fat 0%
  • Carbs 2%
  • Fiber 8%
  • Protein 6%
  • Sodium 1%
  • Potassium 10%
  • Copper 10% 
  • Folate 8%
  • Iron 6%
  • Magnesium 4%
  • Niacin 21%
  • Pantothenic Acid 11% 
  • Riboflavin 15% good source
  • Selenium 3% 
  • Thiamin 5%
  • Vitamin B6 5% 
  • Vitamin D 6% -immune system, bone health, brain function
  • Zinc 5%
Health Benefits
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-microbial
  • Ergothioneine- Powerful anti-oxidant
  • Cholesterol benefits- rich in lovastatin
  • Useful with myelin sheath and nerve related disease
    • May benefit those with Parkinson's and Alzheimer’s-neuroprotective
  • May increase levels of noradrenaline, dopamine and serotonin
  • May help fight cancer– hormone-sensitive cancers
Storage and Cooking
  • Refrigerate in a paper or mesh bag
  • Keeps for close to a week
  • No need to wash them, just wipe with a damp towel if you insist
  • Remove stem base and use these for a broth if desired
  • If they dry out, simply soak in water for a few minutes
  • Best sauteed in oil or fat, add mushrooms first, then other veggies
  • Goes well with garlic, shallots, onion
  • Serve on top of or next to a meat or other veggies
  • Quiche
  • Tacos
  • Chicken Marsala
  • Mushroom Soup
  • Stir Fry
  • Thai Soups with coconut milk, ginger, lime…
  • Grill them
  • Roast them
  • Saute them
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    We're a couple of mushroom fans. We grow mushrooms. We cook mushrooms. We create mushroom snacks. We forage mushrooms. We sell mushrooms to chefs. We sell mushrooms to the public. We study mushrooms. Amateur mycologists. 
    We also love growing other foods and have chickens for eggs.

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