White Oyster Mushrooms

A 1kg White Oyster Mushroom Box

White oyster mushrooms have a broad, fan or oyster-shaped cap spanning 5–15 cm; natural specimens range from white to gray or tan to dark-brown. Its margin is in-rolled when young, and is smooth and often somewhat lobed or wavy. Its flesh is white, firm, and varies in thickness due to stipe arrangement. The gills of the mushroom are white to cream, and descend on the stalk if present. If so, the stipe is off-center with a lateral attachment to wood. 

White Oyster mushrooms are a popular type of mushroom that have decent nutritional value, thanks to their wide range of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. In addition to being highly nutritious, they may promote heart and immune system health, encourage healthy blood sugar control, and provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

The oyster mushroom is frequently used in many Asian cookery as a delicacy. It is frequently served on its own, in soups, stuffed, or in stir-fry recipes with soy sauce. White oyster mushrooms are sometimes made into a sauce, used in Asian cooking, which is similar to oyster sauce. The mushroom’s taste has been described as mild with a very slight odor similar to anise. The white oyster mushroom is best when picked young; as the mushroom ages, the flesh becomes tougher.