Oyster Mushrooms

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If you’ve only ever eaten button mushrooms, then the appearance of oyster mushrooms might be a bit intimidating at first.

Don’t worry if you don’t enjoy seafood. They might look like oysters, but they don’t taste like them.

They offer a mild and sweet flavor and make a great transition from portobellos into more adventurous types of mushrooms. Check out our Oyster mushroom recipes page for some inspiriation.

Oyster mushrooms have a light to dark brown, funnel-shaped cap, ranging in size from 1 to 4 in. (2.5 to 10 cm.), with whitish- yellow gills running up a short off-center stem.

How to Purchase: Can be purchased fresh in bulk and cello-wrapped trays.
Taste Profile: Oyster mushrooms have a delicate, mild flavour with a velvety texture. Can be eaten raw or cooked.
How to Serve: Its texture makes it a great compliment to chicken, seafood, and pork.
Storage: Keep Oyster mushrooms refrigerated in a paper bag for up to 5 days.