Mushrooms & fungi

King Oyster

Pleurotus eryngii

A thick ivory stem under a small tan cap — dense, meaty and increasingly the chef's substitute for scallop and steak.

Known for

The highest-density protein and ergothioneine profile of the Pleurotus family, with excellent shelf life and handling — which is why it travels well through restaurant and retail supply chains.

At GaiaTara

Being studied as a premium culinary species for restaurants, retail and value-added products.

Latin name

Pleurotus eryngii

Group

Mushrooms & fungi

Grows in

Darkness · sterile incubation rooms

Status

In R&D

Traditional uses and research interest are described for information only. GaiaTara makes no claim that this organism treats, cures or prevents any condition.