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Oyster mushrooms are medium to large in size with caps averaging 5-25 centimeters in diameter and a very short or non-existent stem. The caps are broad and fan-like, ranging in color from dark gray, brown, tan, pink, to yellow, and have curled edges that become wavy and lobed with maturity. White gills extend from beneath the cap, and the flesh is white, meaty, and firm. Oyster mushrooms have a slightly chewy texture and are soft with a bittersweet aroma reminiscent of anise. When cooked, they have a mild and nutty, seafood-like flavor.
Oyster mushrooms are available year-round, with a peak season in the late summer through fall.
Oyster mushroom is a general descriptor used to refer to three different species of fungi including Pleurotus ostreatus, Pleurotus pulmonarius, and Pleurotus populinus, which all belong to the Pleurotaceae family. Oyster mushrooms get their name from an uncanny resemblance in appearance and taste to fresh-shucked oysters. Found growing on decaying wood, especially beech and aspen trees, Oyster mushrooms grow in stacked layers in a shelf-like formation and are found in many different temperate forests across the world. Oyster mushrooms are one of the most cultivated mushrooms in the world along with shiitake and button mushrooms and are extremely versatile in flavor melding with many different cuisines and culinary applications.
Oyster mushrooms contain vitamin B6 and D, fiber, potassium, and folate. They also contain an antioxidant called ergothioneine, which can help decrease inflammation in the body.
Oyster mushrooms are best suited for cooked applications such as frying, stir-fry, and braising, as up to ten percent of the population could have a slight allergic reaction to eating the fungus raw. They can be cooked and added to soups, chowders, sauces, egg dishes, tarts, pasta, lasagna, and pizza. They can also be fried for tempura, fried into vegan calamari, used as a substitute in mock-oyster Rockefeller, or stuffed into dumplings. Oyster mushrooms cook relatively quickly and are typically added at the end of the cooking process. They are popularly used in many Asian dishes in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese cuisine. They can also be dried for extended use and do not have to be rehydrated before using. Oyster mushrooms pair well with onions, shallots, green onions, garlic, ginger, potatoes, thyme, parsley, peas, green beans, eggplant, sherry, soy sauce, tofu, scallops, poultry, lemon, and spaghetti. They are extremely perishable and are recommended to be used immediately for optimum flavor and quality. They can also be stored in a paper bag in the refrigerator for a very short time.
Oyster mushrooms are one of the only few carnivorous mushrooms, feeding on bacteria and nematodes, which are small roundworms, to obtain nitrogen for growth. They also grow rapidly on decaying wood, contributing to a faster rate of decomposition which helps add additional minerals back into the ecosystem. With this ability, Oyster mushrooms are being studied as an alternative way to clean toxins from the environment. While further research needs to be completed before assessments can be made, scientists are hopeful these mushrooms can offer a safe and effective way to remove unwanted toxins from designated areas on a small scale.
Oyster mushrooms are native to Europe, North America, and Asia and have been growing wild since ancient times. They were first recorded and classified in 1775 by Dutch naturalist Nikolaus Joseph Freiherr Von Jacquin and were later reclassified in 1871 by German mycologist Paul Kummer to the classification we are currently familiar with. Oyster mushrooms were also commercially cultivated beginning in the 1940s, and today China is one of the largest exporters of cultivated Oyster mushrooms. Oyster mushrooms can be found at local markets and specialty grocers in Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America.
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Description/Taste
Oyster mushrooms are medium to large in size with caps averaging 5-25 centimeters in diameter and a very short or non-existent stem. The caps are broad and fan-like, ranging in color from dark gray, brown, tan, pink, to yellow, and have curled edges that become wavy and lobed with maturity. White gills extend from beneath the cap, and the flesh is white, meaty, and firm. Oyster mushrooms have a slightly chewy texture and are soft with a bittersweet aroma reminiscent of anise. When cooked, they have a mild and nutty, seafood-like flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Oyster mushrooms are available year-round, with a peak season in the late summer through fall.
Current Facts
Oyster mushroom is a general descriptor used to refer to three different species of fungi including Pleurotus ostreatus, Pleurotus pulmonarius, and Pleurotus populinus, which all belong to the Pleurotaceae family. Oyster mushrooms get their name from an uncanny resemblance in appearance and taste to fresh-shucked oysters. Found growing on decaying wood, especially beech and aspen trees, Oyster mushrooms grow in stacked layers in a shelf-like formation and are found in many different temperate forests across the world. Oyster mushrooms are one of the most cultivated mushrooms in the world along with shiitake and button mushrooms and are extremely versatile in flavor melding with many different cuisines and culinary applications.
Nutritional Value
Oyster mushrooms contain vitamin B6 and D, fiber, potassium, and folate. They also contain an antioxidant called ergothioneine, which can help decrease inflammation in the body.
Applications
Oyster mushrooms are best suited for cooked applications such as frying, stir-fry, and braising, as up to ten percent of the population could have a slight allergic reaction to eating the fungus raw. They can be cooked and added to soups, chowders, sauces, egg dishes, tarts, pasta, lasagna, and pizza. They can also be fried for tempura, fried into vegan calamari, used as a substitute in mock-oyster Rockefeller, or stuffed into dumplings. Oyster mushrooms cook relatively quickly and are typically added at the end of the cooking process. They are popularly used in many Asian dishes in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese cuisine. They can also be dried for extended use and do not have to be rehydrated before using. Oyster mushrooms pair well with onions, shallots, green onions, garlic, ginger, potatoes, thyme, parsley, peas, green beans, eggplant, sherry, soy sauce, tofu, scallops, poultry, lemon, and spaghetti. They are extremely perishable and are recommended to be used immediately for optimum flavor and quality. They can also be stored in a paper bag in the refrigerator for a very short time.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Oyster mushrooms are one of the only few carnivorous mushrooms, feeding on bacteria and nematodes, which are small roundworms, to obtain nitrogen for growth. They also grow rapidly on decaying wood, contributing to a faster rate of decomposition which helps add additional minerals back into the ecosystem. With this ability, Oyster mushrooms are being studied as an alternative way to clean toxins from the environment. While further research needs to be completed before assessments can be made, scientists are hopeful these mushrooms can offer a safe and effective way to remove unwanted toxins from designated areas on a small scale.
Geography/History
Oyster mushrooms are native to Europe, North America, and Asia and have been growing wild since ancient times. They were first recorded and classified in 1775 by Dutch naturalist Nikolaus Joseph Freiherr Von Jacquin and were later reclassified in 1871 by German mycologist Paul Kummer to the classification we are currently familiar with. Oyster mushrooms were also commercially cultivated beginning in the 1940s, and today China is one of the largest exporters of cultivated Oyster mushrooms. Oyster mushrooms can be found at local markets and specialty grocers in Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America.
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| Pizza Kaiju LLC | San Diego CA | 619-240-2716 |
| Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | San Diego CA | 760-707-2383 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop-PB | San Diego CA | 858-758-0357 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Rouleur Brewing | San Diego CA | 818-512-8572 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Enclave | Miramar CA | 808-554-4219 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Donna Jean | San Diego CA | |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Rollin Roots-Veggie Gang | San Diego CA | 951-259-3836 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Armonia LLC | San Diego CA | 619-724-7210 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Pop Pie Co. (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-414-8495 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | 702-334-8845 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center-Donation | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
| Barrel Republic Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-435-0042 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-886-7561 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Uprising Pizza | El Cajon CA | 619-928-3286 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Hoxton Manor LLC | San Diego CA | 760-586-9533 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Rollin Roots-Miramar | San Diego CA | 951-259-3836 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Semola | La Jolla CA | 858-247-9670 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Javier Plascencia | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
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| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
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Микрорайон Казахфильм, 17/1, 050023, Алматы, Казахфильм About a day ago, 10/25/21 Sharer's comments : Oyster mushrooms grown in greenhouses next to Almaty 
Copley Square Farmer's Market
Riddle Brook Farm
Near Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesDouglas, MA About 94 days ago, 7/23/21 Sharer's comments : A magnificent white varietal oyster mushroom ;) 
Central market of Athens Greece 🇬🇷
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 102 days ago, 7/16/21 Sharer's comments : Oyster mushrooms 🍄 
Ballard Farmer's Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 211 days ago, 3/28/21 Sharer's comments : You just can't beat local mushrooms, and these folks do fungus right! 
Kazakhfilm micro district, 17/1, Almaty, Kazakhsta
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Washington, United StatesKazakhfilm micro district, 17/1, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 231 days ago, 3/09/21 Sharer's comments : oyster mushrooms grown in Kazakhstan 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 257 days ago, 2/11/21 Sharer's comments : Oyster mushrooms 🍄 
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ecofreshmarket
Attiki, GreeceKazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 259 days ago, 2/09/21 Sharer's comments : Oyster mushrooms in Russian is "veshenka" 
Capitol Hill Farmers Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 428 days ago, 8/23/20 Sharer's comments : Can't beat fresh Blue Oyster mushrooms in a morning omelette! 
Issaquah Farmers Market
Mount Si Fungi Farm
Near NW Sammamish Rd & 11th Ave NW, Washington, United StatesAbout 471 days ago, 7/11/20 Sharer's comments : Perfect sautéed with garlic, honestly there is no wrong way to devour mushrooms! 
South Anchorage Farmers Market
Far North Fungi
Near Russian Jack Park, Alaska, United Stateshttps://www.farnorthfungi.com About 478 days ago, 7/04/20 
Ballard Farmer's Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 484 days ago, 6/28/20 Sharer's comments : Marble or queen oyster mushrooms - what a find! 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 558 days ago, 4/16/20 Sharer's comments : Oyster mushrooms 🍄 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 607 days ago, 2/27/20 Sharer's comments : Oyster mushrooms 🍄 
Ballard Farmer's Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 610 days ago, 2/23/20 Sharer's comments : Shimofuri - a marbled oyster variety mushroom. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 629 days ago, 2/05/20 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Black Oyster Mushrooms 
carrefour
Near Shulin District, TaiwanAbout 689 days ago, 12/07/19 |
