Elm Oyster Mushrooms
$30.00 inc. GST
Scientific Name: Pleurotus Ulmarius – Elm Oyster
Difficulty: Beginners – Fast Grower and very forgiving
Application: Edible and Medicinal Uses
Characteristics: Medium bright white oyster mushroom, very tasty!
Temperature Range: Mild to cool temperature strain, will fruit on 12-25°c temperature range (Best 13-22°c )
Cooking: Sweeter and more deliciated then other Oysters has an amazing flavor. Suitable for any dish you would consider using mushrooms in including stir fries, pastas, curries, pies and pizzas. A characteristic of this mushroom is while cooking it doesn’t release much liquid like Button mushrooms, becoming a meaty, quite filling final ingredient. Ideal for pizzas, one will not need to stir fry this mushroom before topping a pizza as it doesn’t release much liquid.
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Description
Because of the presence of numerous nutritional compositions and various active ingredients in P. ostreatus, have been reported to have antidiabetic, antibacterial, anticholestrolic, antiarthritic, antioxidant, anticancer, eye health and antiviral activities.
Oyster mushrooms, or Pleurotus species, are a group of gilled mushrooms. While mushrooms are classified as fungi, which are technically different from plants, they are a great addition to any meat-free diet.
There are around 40 types of oyster mushrooms, including Pleurotus ostreatus (or P. ostreatus), commonly known as the American oyster mushroom. All types are edible and are commonly enjoyed in dishes like pasta and stir-fries.
They’re known for their impressive health-promoting properties and contain a variety of powerful compounds. In fact, they’ve been used in traditional medicine approaches for centuries.
Rich in nutrients
Oyster mushrooms are loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients. They’re also low in carbohydrates, so they’re a good choice for people following low carb dietary patterns.
Here’s the nutritional content of 1 cup (86 grams) of raw P. ostreatus oyster mushrooms.
- Calories: 28
- Carbs: 5 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Fat: <1 gram
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Niacin: 27% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5): 22% of the DV
- Folate: 8% of the DV
- Choline: 8% of the DV
- Potassium: 8% of the DV
- Iron: 6% of the DV
- Phosphorus: 8% of the DV
- Zinc: 6% of the DV
The mushrooms also contain smaller amounts of other nutrients, including vitamin D and selenium.
Oyster mushrooms are a good source of fiber, protein, and a variety of vitamins and minerals!