Oyster mushrooms, scientifically known as Pleurotus ostreatus, have long been a part of traditional diets in various cultures, from Asia ...

Although more than 2000 varieties of mushrooms are edible, the most common variety grown in the United States is white button, followed by crimini, portabellas, Enoki, oyster, Maitake and shiitake.

Oyster Mushroom: Known for their velvety texture, these mushrooms are low in calories (just 28 per cup) and high in nutrients like niacin, folic acid, vitamin C, and B12.

A 2016 study by Spanish researchers in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition tested the nutrient effects of various cooking methods on shitake, white button and oyster mushrooms.

As interest in fungi-based products grows across the CPG space, researchers from Australian-based nutrition and research firm Foodiq Global are pushing the boundaries of what mushrooms can do ...

“Oyster mushrooms are the perfect space crop, helping astronauts meet their nutritional needs on long-duration space missions like those to Mars, while closing the loop in plant agriculture and ...