John's Thoughts
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What to know about beta-glucans in mushrooms
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Beta-glucans may help with inflammation responses and support a healthy immune and gastrointestinal system, according to a review by Italian researchers of edible mushrooms and beta-glucans from June 2021. -
Oyster and Shiitake mushrooms have an amino acid limited in the diet: Penn State
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Snow Oyster and Shiitake mushrooms can have significant amounts of an amino acid that experts suggest is a “longevity vitamin”. -
Gypsum speeds up mushroom growth in sawdust mix
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Gypsum is a mineral that can boost mushroom growth in small amounts. -
Possible challenges and solutions for mushroom grow kits
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Growing mushrooms at home with a JCB Gourmet Mushrooms grow kit can be a simple activity that rewards you with huge clusters of yummy food. It will also always be a learning experience that will help you grow mushrooms the next time. -
Chestnut: Mushroom of the month for August 2022
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Cheers to the Chestnut mushroom, one of the most flavourful mushrooms we grow. -
Gourmet mushrooms can enhance nutrition of meat dishes, baked goods and noodles
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Gourmet mushrooms can be used to replace ingredients or enhance the nutrition of a meal. The past few years have been a revolutionary period for plant-based foods. -
How gourmet mushrooms differ from Buttons, Portobellos and Creminis
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Gourmet mushrooms have different tastes, shapes, nutrient amounts, growing methods and shelf lives than the common Button mushrooms found in grocery stores. -
Gourmet mushrooms should not harm pets and may benefit dogs: reports
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You don’t have to worry about your dog or cat if they get into a mushroom grow kit at home. -
Italian Oyster: Mushroom of the month for July 2022
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The Italian Oyster is the mushroom of the month as we enter the first full month of summer. This mushroom is an all-star.
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Top five selling grow kits halfway through 2022
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The Italian Oyster leads the way for Grow Kit sales midway through 2022. Find out more about our top five sellers and what makes each of them special. -
How to grow mushrooms indoors during the summer
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Keeping yourself cool during the summer is not always easy. Same goes for mushroom grow kits, but there are some tips to get satisfying results. -
Yellow Oyster mushroom powder has sweet and savoury tastes: Study
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Yellow Oyster mushroom powder has noticeable sweet and umami tastes, according to a recent study.
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