Healthy Food Database
Oyster mushrooms are available in brown, grey, pink and yellow. They are very delicate and softer in texture than the common white or swiss brown.
Category: Fungus
In Season:
To Buy:
One of the exotic cultured mushrooms - available from good greengrocers. Usually sold on flat trays covered in plastic. Look for fresh mushooms and avoid any that are withered or discoloured.
To Store:
Remove any plastic and store on a flat tray covered with very slightly damp kitchen paper. Store for up to 5 days.
Tips & Tricks:
Do not eat raw oyster mushrooms - they can cause an allergic reaction.
Cooking Tips:
These delicate mushrooms need very little cooking. Mainly used in light creamy sauces, risottos and omelettes.
Nutrition per 0.5 Cup:
Monosaturated Fat , g:
0.9
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
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