Cactus Hat Mushrooms are making Mushrooms fresh again. We grow a variety of Mushrooms that offer different tastes, different nutritional values, and different health benefits. One of our most popular is our White Oyster Mushrooms. If you are interested in trying or would like to learn more about this wonderful mushroom, read on!

What are White Oyster Mushrooms?

The White Oyster Mushrooms, scientifically known as Pleurotus Ostreatus, is known to have colors between white, pearl, beige, and gray. These mushrooms grow ideally in summer, which is unique since the majority of mushrooms usually grow in humid and cold environments.

These mushrooms, when developing, acquire a fleshy and consistent cover. The White Oyster Mushrooms usually grow in decomposed trees whose wood is dead. If produced commercially, they are usually grown on a supplemented wood substrate to acquire all possible qualities. Due to their amazing growth capacity, they can measure up to 10 cm in diameter. And when we say that it has an amazing growth capacity we are not kidding; these grow extremely fast only if it is grown in a warm and shady environment. It can grow at an average of 5 to 8 days.

What are their health benefits?

These mushrooms are famous for having a variety of nutritional properties. They are very popular due to their health benefits. White Oyster Mushrooms are:

• Low in Sodium
• Low in Calories
• Cholesterol-free
• Gluten-free
• Fat-Free

In addition, they are rich in Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Protein, Fiber, Folic Acid, and Vitamins C and D.

Thanks to its vitamins such as niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, thiamine, and beta-D-glucans, it helps provide an effective fight against various ailments and diseases. According to academic research, Oyster mushrooms are generally low in calories, which makes them a healthy option for those suffering from atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.

White Oysters are a great option to help with your immune system because they act as immunomodulators. If you are looking for a way to compliment your vegetable diet, these mushrooms are ideal thanks to their benefits on the metabolism. They are a great food to add to your diet.

How do they taste?

White Oyster Mushrooms are characterized by their umami taste. In case you don’t know what umami is, it is a Japanese word used to identify or denominate a type of taste that has a pleasant and mild sensation. These include foods such as tomatoes, cheese, chicken, and other foods. Like Pink Oyster Mushrooms, White Oyster Mushrooms have a subtle flavor with a meaty texture. They are ideal for frying, for soups, or stir-frying. This makes them ideal companions for salads, pasta, and other dishes.

Where can you get them in Tampa?

If you want to give White Oyster Mushrooms a try in Tampa, you can order from our store. If you are looking for the freshest, most cultivated, ready-to-go mushrooms, consider Cactus hat Mushrooms. Cactus Hat Mushrooms is a company in Tampa that specializes in selling and supplying a wide variety of mushrooms. Our customers include restaurants, specialty mushroom markets, and those who dare to grow mushrooms with their own hands through Mushroom Growing Kits. If you wish to acquire White Oyster Mushrooms, you have the option of pick-up and delivery. Cactus Hat Mushrooms offers delivery to Tampa and surrounding areas. If you are interested in contacting Cactus Hat Mushrooms you can call 813-444-9245, contact cactushatmushrooms@gmail.com, or visit our Facebook fan page for more information.