
Italian Oyster
LIMITED QUANTITIES
Botanical Name: Pleurotus pulmonarius
Other Common Name: Indian Oyster, Phoenix Mushroom, Lung Oyster
Identification:
The Italian Oyster is very similar to the pearl oyster, but with a few noticeable differences. Italian Oyster caps are much paler and smaller and it develops more of a stem. Otherwise, the taste and cultivation of the two species is generally described as largely the same.
Usage:
They can be sautéed with other vegetables, added to pasta dishes or soups, and compliment white sauces and risotto dishes.
Medicinal Properties:
Shown to:
Fight cancer - specifically Liver, Leukemia, and Colon cancers
Treat hypertension
Contains anti-oxidants
Could reduce blood glucose levels
Controls allergic responses