Organic Grey Oyster Mushrooms

Latin Name: Pleurotus ostreatus

Japanese Name: Hiratake

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Price range: £5.25 through £21.00

Grey Oyster mushrooms have a remarkably subtle, sweet, and woody flavour with a tender, velvety texture that becomes wonderfully silky when cooked. Their mild flavour profile makes them incredibly versatile and a perfect canvas for absorbing other ingredients’ flavours.

What Organic Grey Oyster Mushrooms Are

Organic Grey Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are one of the most widely cultivated and appreciated edible fungi worldwide, and for good reason. Our Grey Oysters are certified organic, meaning they are grown in environmentally sustainable ways, free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and artificial fertilisers, ensuring a pure and natural product for your table. These mushrooms grow in beautiful, shelf-like clusters, characterised by their fan-shaped caps that range in colour from a delicate pale grey to a deeper blue-grey. They possess a remarkably subtle, sweet, and woody flavour with a tender, velvety texture that becomes wonderfully silky when cooked. Their mild flavour profile makes them incredibly versatile and a perfect canvas for absorbing other ingredients’ flavours.

Why Organic Grey Oyster Mushrooms Are Great

Organic Grey Oyster mushrooms are celebrated for their delicate flavour and incredibly tender texture. Unlike some firmer mushrooms, Grey Oysters cook quickly and become wonderfully soft, making them a popular choice for light dishes. They are also incredibly healthy, being low in calories, fat-free, and a good source of protein, dietary fibre, and various essential vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins (niacin, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid) and potassium. Their mild taste means they are fantastic for absorbing the flavours of accompanying ingredients, making them a versatile addition to a myriad of cuisines without overpowering the main components of a dish. Their beautiful clustered appearance also adds an elegant touch to plated meals.

Organic Grey Oyster Mushrooms Flavour Profile

Versatile and robust, grey oysters offer a delightful umami punch that enhances a wide range of culinary creations.

Health Benefits of Organic Grey Oyster Mushrooms

Grey oyster mushrooms are a nutritious addition to any diet, offering numerous health benefits. They are low in calories and fat, yet rich in protein and dietary fibre, supporting healthy digestion and helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels. Packed with vitamins, particularly B vitamins, they aid in energy metabolism and promote nervous system health. Grey oyster mushrooms also provide essential minerals such as potassium, iron, and zinc, which contribute to heart health, immune function, and overall cellular wellbeing. Additionally, they contain antioxidants and unique compounds like ergothioneine and beta-glucans, which may help reduce inflammation, support immune system function, and protect cells from oxidative stress.

Cooking Tips for Organic Grey Oyster Mushrooms

Organic Grey Oyster mushrooms are exceptionally versatile. They are perfect for a quick sauté with garlic and olive oil, serving as a delightful side dish or topping for toast. Their tender texture makes them an excellent addition to stir-fries, where they cook rapidly and blend seamlessly with other vegetables and proteins. Try them in soups and stews for added depth and a silky texture. They are also fantastic when lightly breaded and fried for a crispy treat, or simply grilled. Don’t hesitate to add them to omelettes, frittatas, pasta sauces, or quiches for a delicate mushroom flavour. Their elegant appearance also makes them suitable for garnishes.

How Organic Grey Oyster Mushrooms Are Harvested and Handled

Our Organic Grey Oyster mushrooms are cultivated in carefully controlled, sterile organic environments to guarantee their superior quality and freshness. They are harvested daily, typically by hand, when their caps reach the ideal size and their delicate texture is at its peak. This precise harvesting, often as entire clusters, ensures minimal damage and preserves their natural shape and integrity. From cultivation to packaging, strict organic protocols are followed, and rapid transport ensures these delicate fungi reach you in optimal condition, ready for immediate culinary use.

Organic Grey Oyster Mushrooms Storage Instructions

Keep refrigerated in a paper bag. Avoid storing them in airtight plastic containers, as this can trap moisture and accelerate spoilage. Use within 5-7 days for best freshness.

Growing Information

Temperature

17-22°C

Humidity

85-90%

Light

12-16 hours per day

CO2

1000ppm

Fruiting Time

15-30 days

What Organic Grey Oyster Mushrooms Are

Organic Grey Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are one of the most widely cultivated and appreciated edible fungi worldwide, and for good reason. Our Grey Oysters are certified organic, meaning they are grown in environmentally sustainable ways, free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and artificial fertilisers, ensuring a pure and natural product for your table. These mushrooms grow in beautiful, shelf-like clusters, characterised by their fan-shaped caps that range in colour from a delicate pale grey to a deeper blue-grey. They possess a remarkably subtle, sweet, and woody flavour with a tender, velvety texture that becomes wonderfully silky when cooked. Their mild flavour profile makes them incredibly versatile and a perfect canvas for absorbing other ingredients’ flavours.

Why Organic Grey Oyster Mushrooms Are Great

Organic Grey Oyster mushrooms are celebrated for their delicate flavour and incredibly tender texture. Unlike some firmer mushrooms, Grey Oysters cook quickly and become wonderfully soft, making them a popular choice for light dishes. They are also incredibly healthy, being low in calories, fat-free, and a good source of protein, dietary fibre, and various essential vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins (niacin, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid) and potassium. Their mild taste means they are fantastic for absorbing the flavours of accompanying ingredients, making them a versatile addition to a myriad of cuisines without overpowering the main components of a dish. Their beautiful clustered appearance also adds an elegant touch to plated meals.

Organic Grey Oyster Mushrooms Flavour Profile

Versatile and robust, grey oysters offer a delightful umami punch that enhances a wide range of culinary creations.

Health Benefits of Organic Grey Oyster Mushrooms

Grey oyster mushrooms are a nutritious addition to any diet, offering numerous health benefits. They are low in calories and fat, yet rich in protein and dietary fibre, supporting healthy digestion and helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels. Packed with vitamins, particularly B vitamins, they aid in energy metabolism and promote nervous system health. Grey oyster mushrooms also provide essential minerals such as potassium, iron, and zinc, which contribute to heart health, immune function, and overall cellular wellbeing. Additionally, they contain antioxidants and unique compounds like ergothioneine and beta-glucans, which may help reduce inflammation, support immune system function, and protect cells from oxidative stress.

Cooking Tips for Organic Grey Oyster Mushrooms

Organic Grey Oyster mushrooms are exceptionally versatile. They are perfect for a quick sauté with garlic and olive oil, serving as a delightful side dish or topping for toast. Their tender texture makes them an excellent addition to stir-fries, where they cook rapidly and blend seamlessly with other vegetables and proteins. Try them in soups and stews for added depth and a silky texture. They are also fantastic when lightly breaded and fried for a crispy treat, or simply grilled. Don’t hesitate to add them to omelettes, frittatas, pasta sauces, or quiches for a delicate mushroom flavour. Their elegant appearance also makes them suitable for garnishes.

How Organic Grey Oyster Mushrooms Are Harvested and Handled

Our Organic Grey Oyster mushrooms are cultivated in carefully controlled, sterile organic environments to guarantee their superior quality and freshness. They are harvested daily, typically by hand, when their caps reach the ideal size and their delicate texture is at its peak. This precise harvesting, often as entire clusters, ensures minimal damage and preserves their natural shape and integrity. From cultivation to packaging, strict organic protocols are followed, and rapid transport ensures these delicate fungi reach you in optimal condition, ready for immediate culinary use.

Organic Grey Oyster Mushrooms Storage Instructions

Keep refrigerated in a paper bag. Avoid storing them in airtight plastic containers, as this can trap moisture and accelerate spoilage. Use within 5-7 days for best freshness.

Temperature

17-22°C

Humidity

85-90%

Light

12-16 hours per day

CO2

1000ppm

Fruiting Time

15-30 days

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