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History of oyster mushrooms:
In 1871, a German microbiologist named Pal Kumar was the first to identify these oyster mushrooms with their own gene called pyurorotus. The mushrooms identified by Pal Kumar have been given the scientific name given by Pal Kumar as Oyster Mushroom. Oyster mushrooms began to be cultivated commercially in the 1940. Which is now in great demand in the world market. It is produced and in demand in most countries of the world. Oyster mushrooms are in great demand and popular in many countries, such as the Americas, various European countries, Asia, and especially East Asian countries.
What is oyster mushroom ?
Oyster mushroom is a kind of edible fungus. One of the most used mushrooms in the world. From the short stream, the raw mushrooms look a lot like oyster-shaped caps and colors. Hence its name oyster mushroom. Oyster mushrooms come in many colors. Such as yellow, pink, blue, pearl color, brown, golden, gray, black etc.
What is dried oyster mushroom?
Oyster mushroom cultivation requires at least 70 to 80 percent humidity. It is understood that raw mushrooms contain 70 to 80 percent water. This water is dried from these raw mushrooms in different ways. The mushrooms become dry or water less. These are called dried mushrooms. Dried mushrooms are much lighter in weight and crunchy like dried leaves.
How are dried oyster mushrooms made?
There are many ways to dry oyster mushrooms around the world. However, the best organic method is to dry or dry the mushrooms using sunlight in a natural way. In this method the mushrooms have to be dried in the sun for two to three days in any safe place under the open sky, directly on the ground or spread on cloth or on a wooden table. In it, all the water of the mushroom dries up and becomes crispy like its dried leaves. Drying mushrooms in this natural way does not change its quality. In addition, these dried leafy mushrooms can be stored for a long time by converting them into powder.
Nutritional aspects of oyster mushrooms:
The nutritional value of oyster mushrooms is more similar to that of other mushrooms, including Protobilus. One cup of oyster mushroom contains about 65 grams of calories, 10 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fat and 5 grams of protein. Oyster mushrooms also contain potassium and magnesium and folate, vitamins and various minerals.
The health benefits of oyster mushrooms.
Oyster mushrooms are not only delicious to eat, they also contain essential vitamins and minerals for the human body. It contains a lot of anti-oxygen. Regularly eating oyster mushrooms reduces the level of cancer. It also contains much lower levels of cholesterol. Studies have shown that mushrooms contain concentrated compounds. Studies have shown that mushrooms contain concentrated compounds. Which reduces the level of cancer. Therefore, it can be said for sure, its use to cure cancer will increase a lot in the future. Mushrooms contain compounds called stains that reduce high blood pressure, high cholesterol and sugar. So mushrooms are not only a beneficial food but also important for staying healthy.
Can oyster mushrooms be grown indoors? Or what is the method of cultivation?
Oyster mushrooms are found in large quantities in nature during the normal winter season. September to March is a good time for mushroom production. Many people now grow mushrooms by artificially controlling their temperature. Oyster mushrooms are considered ideal for home cultivation. It requires a temperature of 22 to 28 degrees and a humidity of 70 to 80 percent to produce it.
Mushrooms in the context of Bangladesh:
Mushrooms are being cultivated commercially in many parts of Bangladesh. As a result, besides being self-employed, the nutritional aspect of the people of the country is also being enriched. Different quality oyster mushrooms are available in Bangladesh. The average price of a good mushroom is-
The price of one kg of fresh oyster mushrooms is 300 to 350 taka.
One pound of fresh oyster mushrooms costs 150 to 180 taka.
The price of one kg of dried oyster mushrooms is 2000 to 2500 taka.
One pound of dried oyster mushrooms costs 1000 to 1300 taka.
The price of one kg of powdered mushrooms is 3000 to 3200 taka.
The price of one pound of powdered mushrooms is 1350 to 1450 taka.