Yellow Oyster Mushrooms

The Yellow Oyster mushrooms are known for their smaller yellow caps, white stems and it's tightly clustered body of mushrooms. They are described as having a nutty taste and a light texture as compared to it's blue-grey variant. Some say they present a citrus flavour when cooked.

Nutritional Information

The Oyster mushroom is rich in Vitamin C and B complex and the protein content varies between 1.6 to 2.5 percent. It has most of the mineral salts required by the human body.  The niacin content is about ten times higher than any other vegetables.  

 The folic acid present in oyster mushrooms helps to cure anemia. It is suitable for people with hyper-tension, obesity and diabetes due to its low sodium : potassium ratio, starch, fat and calorific value. Alkaline ash and high fibre content makes them suitable for consumption for those having hyperacidity and constipation. A polycyclic aromatic compound pleurotin has been isolated from P. griseus which possess antibiotic properties.

Culinary Uses

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