Oyster Mushrooms

Oyster Mushrooms

Oyster mushrooms, also known as oyster caps, tree mushrooms, tree oyster mushrooms, summer oyster mushrooms, pleurotte and shimeji, are fan-shaped mushrooms that grow both wild and cultivated, usually on rotting tree trunks.

The cap can vary in color from pale gray to dark brownish-gray with grayish-white stems. While raw oyster mushrooms have a robust and slightly peppery taste, cooking mellows their flavor substantially.

Oyster mushrooms are an excellent source of niacin and riboflavin and contain the phytonutrients beta-glucan and L-ergothioneine.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Niacin, Riboflavin
*Good Source of: Phosphorous
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Tubers, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Oyster mushrooms are available year-round, particularly in specialty produce and Asian markets. Young oyster mushrooms - which are 1 1/2 inches in diameter and under - are considered the best. Canned oyster mushrooms are also available and should be rinsed before using.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) MUSHROOM,OYSTER,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 41

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.39 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.04 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	6.2 g	*
Sugars	1.1 g	*
Fiber	2.2 g	*
Protein	3.2 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	46.1 IU	1%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.11 mg	6%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	25.9 mcg	6%
Niacin	4.8 mg	24%
Riboflavin	0.34 mg	20%
Thiamin	0.12 mg	8%
MINERALS
Calcium	2.9 mg	0%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	1.3 mg	7%
Magnesium	17.3 mg	4%
Manganese	0.11 mg	6%
Phosphorous	115.2 mg	12%
Potassium	403.2 mg	12%
Selenium	2.5 mcg	4%
Sodium	17.3 mg	1%
Zinc	0.74 mg	5%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	27.8 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).