Description

Fresh King Oyster Mushrooms

Fresh King Oyster Mushrooms are characterized by a brown thin cap and a white thick stem that makes up the majority of the mushroom. With a mild almond-like flavor and chewy texture, king oysters can be enjoyed raw. When cooked, the mushroom becomes smooth and almost creamy texture while still remaining fairly meaty. In addition, it develops a richer, more savory flavor layer.

Other Names: Pleurotus eryngii, king trumpet, french horn, king brown mushroom, trumpet royale, boletus of the steppes, king oyster mushroom, eringi

Season: Year-round

Origin: California, USA

Shelf Life: Up to ten days fresh. A year or longer sliced & dried. Several months frozen.

Nutritional Facts: 100 grams of oyster mushrooms most notably contain Vitamin B3 (26% RDA*), dietary fiber (11% RDA), Vtamin D (9% RDA), and potassium (8% RDA). They also have no fat and only 8 grams of carbohydrates. You’ll get more energy with Vitamin B3, better digestion with dietary fiber, stronger bones with Vitamin D, and better muscle control and blood pressure with potassium.

Tips: King oyster mushrooms may be cut into cucumber-like slices and put in salads or on pizza. If cooking, be sure they develop an even, brown color. These cooked mushrooms may then be included in fettuccine and stir fries, used in place of  scallops, or even turned into a vegan “bacon” if cut lengthwise.