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Scientific Name: Pleurotus Djamor
This vibrant pink species are a natural-occurring variety of the White Oysters; however, Pink Oysters favor humid and warm climates and therefore are native to tropical regions around the world.
In nature, they develop in layered clusters from hardwoods and can grow small to medium in size with flat and curvy edges, resembling an oyster shape. The cap has a smooth texture with gills beneath, ending at an exceedingly small stem that is at times non-existent. Throughout development, they are much more pink in the earlier stages, and start to lose their color to a faded ombré as the process ages.
Otherwise known as the Flamingo Oyster, Strawberry Oyster, and the Salmon Oyster, this species grows very quickly and in return are more resistant to contaminants. Above all, Pink Oysters are used exclusively for cooking applications, and are very healthy mushrooms that provide nutritional value to advance our overall health.
PINK OYSTER HEALTH BENEFITS
Besides their taste and beautiful color, Pink Oyster mushrooms share several nutritional benefits similar to other mushrooms of the Oyster family. A great source of protein and fiber content, with 28.4 calories and 2.85 grams of protein in a cup, this mushroom is an excellent choice for vegan and vegetarian dishes where protein is hard to supply. Pink Oysters are also a rich source for:
> B vitamins
> Potassium
> Riboflavin
> Copper
> Selenium
> Folate
> Niacin
