It has a delicious tender, meaty texture with the perfect amount of chew.
Blue Oysters will store longer in the fridge than pinks or yellows. 7 – 10 days.
Blue Oysters have the tendency to continue growing in the fridge. Store in paper. Mushrooms need to breath
Nutritional Properties:
One cup of oyster mushrooms has approximately 65 calories, 10 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fat, and about 5 grams of protein. They are high in several vitamins and minerals including potassium, magnesium, and folate, Riboflavin, Potassium, Vitamin B6, B Vitamins,
Folic acid (folate), Magnesium, Vitamin C and D, Pantothenic acid, Amino acids
Possible Health Benefits:
Preliminary studies show that Oyster Mushrooms:
- may lower cholesterol
- promote heart health
- support better immune function
- improve metabolic health
Blue Oyster
Blue Oyster mushrooms have a subtle oyster/seafood flavor, with undertones of licorice or anise.
They are richly umami and have a soft, meaty texture that is ever so slightly chewy in the best way
Currently pickup only at the Ilderton Farmers Market until November.
Farm pickup possible upon request.