GOLDEN OYSTER
INFORMATION
LATIN NAME
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
OTHER NAMES
Yellow Oyster, Tamogitake, Il'mak
ABOUT
The golden oyster is a spectacular bright yellow mushroom. It is extremely fragile post-harvest, which limits its distribution to far away markets. This mushroom has a spicy and bitter at first, it imparts a strong nutty flavour after thorough cooking. When they are cripsly cooked, a strong, appealing cashew-like flavour eventually develops. It is becoming increasingly popular as a garnish in salads.
NUTRITIONAL CONTENT
Likely similar to other oyster mushrooms.
100 grams of oyster mushroom contains:
43 calories
7g carbohydrates
3.3g protein
0.4g fat
Vitamins A, B6, Thiamin, Folate
Niacin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid
Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, and Manganese
Trace elements selenium and lipids
WHERE TO BUY
Buy directly from us by contacting us anytime.
Find our mushrooms at the Pemberton Valley Supermarket, Creekside Market in Whistler and Stongs Market in North Vancouver.
GOLDEN OYSTER
