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Pleurotus ostreatus

Oyster mushroom

The common fungus great possibilities to discover

He Pleurotus ostreatus (or oyster mushroom) is a fungus of scientific interest in its composition of polysaccharides and other bioactive substances. This species is one of the most marketed and consumed in the kitchen together with the Shiitake. It is also known as ‘Mushroom ostra’, ‘Orellana’, ‘Gírgola’, ‘Palo Ear’ ,‘Belarri Landu’ or ‘pENG gū’.

Essential notes of ostreatus

Gírgola, like other mushrooms of biochemical interest, is an excellent prebiotic. The rose oyster mushroom and other mushrooms Genus Pleurotus They have been appreciated for centuries for their nutritional value and delicious flavor. 

Pleurotus documented applications and uses

The mushrooms are considered a quality food, but it is their concentrated micronutrients that are studied by their action at different levels. We know that the most concentrated form of these substances is the extract, which can be found standardized powder (it is usually marketed in capsules) or in liquid. The pediatric formula Dr. Immune Five It contains Pleurotus extract, in addition to other fungi. The powder - a middle concentration term - is recommended for multiple functional uses. Oyster mushroom powder can be found in products such as Hifas-Microbiota, Bio-Istintin and Bio-Defense.

Ostra mushroom cultivation

He P. ostreatusIt is the species most used for its ease of culture. It presents different varieties that differ both by their morphology and its flavor. It is one of the easiest species to cultivate, which is why large productions of this mushroom are obtained throughout Europe. It can be produced using poppal wood or using container sacks with peletized straw substrate.

Featured Biomolecules

Like P. eryngii, oyster mushrooms contain polysaccharides and other bioactive substances:

  • Beta-glucanos

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Habitat and distribution

This species is extended throughout the world, being in very different environments ranging from cold boreal areas to tropical climates, giving rise to various varieties of this fungus. 

Mycological notes

It is one of the most cultivated species. Belongs to the order of Polyporales, family Polyporaceae and gender Pleurotus where eight species are difficult to differentiate between them and at the same time with subspecies, varieties and strains of lignicultural media that live as saprophytes or parasites of deciduous and other plants. The carpophore of P. ostreatus It has a thick and firm meat, whitish color and with a pleasant smell and flavor. Of an almost white color with very pleasant smell and flavor. Regardless of the chosen culture form, the oyster mushroom grows in the form of a pineapple, that is, from a very short foot several ramifications come out that end up forming independent hats that have a characteristic form of shell. The size is variable, it can go from 4 cm to 25 cm. The color of the fleshy hat can vary in color, the gray and mooring tones being majority. When the specimen is at its optimum consumption time, the sheets are rolled and, as maturation progresses, the edges open to release the spores. The sheets are compact and white, very well defined, and darkened with maturation.

The culture in bioreactors

Maximum quality, purity and power in our production systems

One of the Hifas Research Lines Da Terra more powerful focuses on the continuous improvement of Cultivation of different species in bioreactors (Reishi, Mamena de León, Shiitake and Maitake) using certified ecological substrates, as well as in the standardization of the quality of origin ingredients to guarantee the Excellence in the final product That develops with each fungus.

Hifas Quality System

Through a standard of its own quality, We identify biomolecules and active ingredients, We properly select the strains of fungi that contain them, we use own and specific analytical systems and we apply protocols for Analysis in different production phases. Thanks to this rigorous system we offer natural products, supplements and nutraceutics, with KNAGE QUALITY SYSTEM WARRANTY, making the difference with respect to other products in terms of purity and premium quality.

R&D and Studies with Seta de Ostra

  • Hifas da Terra conducts studies to improve fungus production processes and optimize the development of new biotechnological base ingredients
  • Hifas da Terra has, in its wide mycoteca (Micological Bank Hifas), its own strains isolated from the Iberian Peninsula that selects for the development of its formulas
  • Hifas da Terra develops multiple studies in collaboration with research centers and universities.

Curiosities

  • This species grows in a very particular way: in pineapple -form although it has one foot and on a differentiated one, the truth is that they are presented as a beautiful edible bouquet.