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Pleurotus abalonus

Y. H. Han, K. M. Chen & S. Cheng

Abalone mushroom

Pleurotaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus

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Description

Abalone mushroom is a fungus in the family Pleurotaceae found in temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

Oyster mushrooms are some of the most commonly cultivated edible mushrooms. They are prepared by being torn up or sliced, especially in stir fry or sauté, because they are consistently thin, and so will cook more evenly than uncut mushrooms of other types. They are often used in vegetarian cuisine. The crew of the Fram2 orbital mission are planning to grow oyster mushrooms in space for the first time. The code name for this experiment is Mission MushVroom, and is led by FOODiQ Global, an Australian company. If successful, these mushrooms could provide a sustainable food source during lengthy space missions.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Japan, Taiwan,

Nutrition

PartMoisturekJkcalProteinVit AVit CIronZinc
Mushroom90.279193.70.50.7

Also Known As

Baoyuceer, Kuroawabitake

References (2)

  • Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
  • forests-366202-SI

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