
Snow Oyster
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Botanical Name: Pleurotus ostreatus
Other Common Name: Winter Oyster
Identification:
Snow oysters are one of the best edible mushrooms. The caps can be huge and can be found 9 inches across when mature, though 4 - 6 inches is more common. They have a super-dense, meaty texture
Usage:
Snow oysters fare well in any kind of cooking. They can be simply seasoned and oven-roasted or grilled. When sauteed, they cook down quite a bit, but they also crisp and caramelize in an absolutely delightful way.
Nutritional Properties:
They are low in calories, and fat, gluten and cholesterol free.
The are high in protein and fibre, calcium and several vitamins and minerals
Medicinal Properties:
Shown to:
Fight cancer
Contains anti-oxidants
Could reduce cholesterol