Botanical Name: Pleurotus eryngii
Other Common Name: The King Trumpet
Identification:
The Black King Oyster is the largest species and is by far the best-tasting oyster mushroom. It has a thick, meaty white stem and a small tan cap in young specimens.
Usage:
Stir fry until the edges are crispy and golden brown. This mushroom has a strong nutty flavour. It has a nice long shelf life.
Nutritional Properties:
One cup of oyster mushrooms has approximately 65 calories, 10 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fat, and about 5 grams of protein. They are high in several vitamins and minerals including potassium, magnesium, and folate.
Medicinal Properties:
Preliminary studies show that Oyster Mushrooms:
- may lower cholesterol
- may reduce risk of cancer
- promote heart health
- support better immune function
- improve metabolic health