Oyster mushrooms are mushrooms that have extraordinary nutritional values ​​and he alth properties. Oyster mushrooms lower sugar and cholesterol, and also destroy cancer cells. Additionally, they are a source of protein, vitamins and mineral s alts. It's a good idea to include them in your diet if you want to fight premature aging.

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  1. Oyster mushrooms - where do they grow? What do they look like?
  2. Oyster mushrooms - nutritional values ​​and properties
  3. Oyster mushrooms can replace meat
  4. Oyster mushrooms - how to prepare?

Oyster mushroomsare mushrooms very popular in Polish cuisine. No wonder as they have exceptional nutritional values ​​and properties. Oyster mushrooms are mushrooms that contain a large amount of vitamins and minerals, and additionally contain a substance that has a potential anti-cancer effect.

Oyster mushrooms - where do they grow? What do they look like?

Oyster mushrooms grow on trunks of deciduous trees, not only in forests, but also in parks and gardens. They form groups, arranging themselves in a tile-like pattern.

Their hats (5-15 cm in diameter) are shell-shaped, gray to dark gray in color.

The stem grows asymmetrically on the side of the mushroom.

You can go mushroom picking from November, and even until February if the winter is mild. However, the easiest way to buy oyster mushrooms is usually in the vegetable department, next to the mushrooms.

Oyster mushrooms - nutritional values ​​and properties

Oyster mushrooms contain 70 percent protein. digestible and a lot of unsaturated fatty acids. Unlike forest mushrooms, they are rich in vitamins and mineral s alts.

They have a complete set of B vitamins, vitamin C (a serving of 100 g covers 15% of the daily requirement). They are also rich in calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium and zinc.

Japanese scientists have shown that oyster mushroom extract, containing the active substance pleuran, can shrink neoplastic tumors.

The most popular are two species: oyster mushroom and lemon oyster mushroom.

Slovak researchers isolated beta-glucan from oyster mushroom - a compound that improves the body's immunity and fights some cancers.

With regular consumption of oyster mushrooms, the cholesterol level is lowered, and the level of people suffering from diabetes dropssugar, the condition of blood vessels improves in people with atherosclerosis.

Shunts contain ergothioneine, an antioxidant that protects cells from damage and aging. They don't lose this ingredient even while cooking.

Thanks to these extraordinary nutritional benefits and beneficial effects on the body, they are classified as medicinal mushrooms.

Oyster mushrooms can replace meat

These mushrooms can be a great imitation of meat. Oyster mushrooms are a well-known and well-liked substitute for … tripe. They can be used to prepare (after marinating and baking) also burger cutlets.

Oyster mushrooms - how to prepare?

Unfortunately, oyster mushrooms are not as aromatic as forest mushrooms. The most delicious are not very large hats, the older oyster mushrooms are stringy. After cooking, they can be used for salads, soups, as stuffing for pancakes or dumplings, or added to an omelette.

Oyster mushrooms can be frozen, dried and pickled. Dried shafts can be used to enrich the taste of minced meat or sauce. They are extremely delicate mushrooms, so you need to wash them carefully (quickly, because they will soak up).

If you want your hats to be whole, it's best to buy them in a basket or on a tray - they are brittle and fragile.

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