FAMOUS OYSTER MUSHROOM!

Oyster mushrooms were originally cultivated in Germany during World War I as a means of sustenance when food was scarce. Today, these nutritious mushrooms can be found growing wild across North America, Europe and Asia and are also grown for commercial use around the world. Oyster mushrooms are now grown in Kenya.

With their white, shell-like appearance, oyster mushrooms received their name due to their similarities in appearance to the oyster. These mushrooms are considered saprotrophic, which means that they feed on dead and decaying material like wood. The cap can grow between two to 10 inches in size, and they can range in color from white to dark brown.

Interestingly, the oyster mushroom is one of the few types of mushrooms that is considered carnivorous. These mushrooms release a chemical with an appealing smell to draw in microscopic nematodes, then use their mycelia to paralyze, kill and digest the creatures as a way of obtaining nitrogen.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Oyster mushrooms have high content of antioxidants as well as anti-inflammatory properties which are able to help inhibit the growth of certain types of cancer, making oysters mushrooms potential cancer-fighting foods.

oyster mushrooms contain significant levels of zinc, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C, folic acid, niacin, and vitamins B-1 and B-2. 

Oyster mushrooms are rich in many of the nutrients believed to enhance brain function.Niacin, for instance, has been shown to protect against Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline in older adults in clinical research. 

Oyster mushrooms are low in calories but contain a good amount of protein, fiber, niacin and riboflavin, along with an array of other micronutrients.

Try out Oyster mushrooms today and share your experience! If you are thinking of growing mushrooms for business, JKUAT mushroom training center is the place to visit.