Oyster Mushrooms

Oyster Mushrooms are usually processed into a variety of delicious food. Apparently Oyster Mushroom since antiquity used as raw material for traditional medicine. Oyster Mushroom Efficacy for health is evident. Dr. Ir. GN Wididana. M.Agr, for example, White Oyster Mushroom cultivation as raw material for honey fungus to prevent uric acid and cholesterol. In addition to containing a variety of essential amino acids, fats, minerals and vitamins, there is also an important substance that affects the medical aspects.


White Oyster Mushrooms have a high nutrient content making it suitable for those who are dieting. The chemical composition of the contained type and place of growth. From the research the average white oyster mushroom contains 19-35% protein. Compared to rice (7.38%) and wheat (13.2%), oyster mushrooms higher protein yield. Essential amino acid found in oyster mushrooms, there are 9 types of the 20 known amino acids. A special 72% unsaturated fat. Oyster mushrooms also contain vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavine), niacin and biotin. In addition to micro-elements, mushrooms also contain different types of minerals, such as K, P, Ca, Na, Mg, and Cu. Fiber content ranging from 7.4 to 24.6% so like for digestion. Mushrooms have a very low calorie content making it suitable for dieters.