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class=\"in\"\u003e\n\u003cnav class=\"bc\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\"\u003eHome\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e›\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/active-ingredients\"\u003eOur active ingredients\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e›\u003c\/span\u003eOyster mushroom\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eEdible mushroom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOyster mushroom: from the market to the pan, and all the way to \u003cspan class=\"hl\"\u003eyour capsules\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"by\"\u003eBy the Mush n Go team · Updated 18 September 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"chapo\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eoyster mushroom\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003epearl oyster mushroom\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePleurotus ostreatus\u003c\/em\u003e), is one of the most cooked mushrooms in Europe after the button mushroom. It is on the market almost all year round, cooks in five minutes and also interests researchers for its beta-glucans. On this page you will find everything: how to choose it, clean it and cook it, what not to confuse it with, and what the science says. At Mush n Go you will find it in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/immunity\"\u003eImmunity\u003c\/a\u003e, alongside Chaga and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/reishi\"\u003eReishi\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"figs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003emushrooms in Immunity: Chaga, Reishi and oyster mushroom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1 to 2 capsules\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea day, in the morning, with a glass of water\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e60 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoney-back guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4,8\/5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon Trustpilot, 50,000+ customers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"duo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card s\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eOn your plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe cooking guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing, cleaning, pan-frying, roasting or making an omelette: all our tips for getting fresh oyster mushrooms right, and the king oyster mushroom too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"#cuisine\"\u003eSee the cooking guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card vv\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/immunity\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"pi\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/9672\/5878\/files\/immunite-mush-n-go-complement-chaga-reishi-pleurote-systeme-immunitaire.png?v=1772655510\u0026amp;width=640\" alt=\"Immunity Mush n Go\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"eager\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eIn capsules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImmunity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oyster mushroom paired with Chaga and Reishi, three mushrooms in a single capsule. One a day, in the morning, through the change of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"\/en\/products\/immunity\"\u003eDiscover Immunity →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cnav class=\"toc\" aria-label=\"Contents\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#identite\"\u003eThe profile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#histoire\"\u003eA long history\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#especes\"\u003eThe different oyster mushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#confusion\"\u003eDo not confuse it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#cuisine\"\u003eChoosing and cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#cuisson\"\u003eCooking\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#nutrition\"\u003eWhat it provides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#molecules\"\u003eBeta-glucans and pleuran\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#etudes\"\u003eWhat the studies say\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#complement\"\u003ePlate or capsule\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#dose\"\u003eWhat quantity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#precautions\"\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eYour questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec\" id=\"identite\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eThe profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe oyster mushroom \u003cspan class=\"hl p\"\u003ein brief.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore we go into detail, here are the essentials about this shell-shaped mushroom, which grows in tight clusters on the wood of trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"id\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLatin name\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003ePleurotus ostreatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCommon names\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOyster mushroom, pearl oyster mushroom, tree oyster, grey oyster mushroom\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eElsewhere in Europe\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePleurote en huître (France), pleurotto or orecchione (Italy), seta de ostra (Spain), Austernpilz or Austernseitling (Germany)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn Asia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHiratake\u003c\/em\u003e in Japan, widely eaten in China and Korea\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHabitat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDead or weakened broadleaf wood (beech, poplar, willow), in tiered clusters, from late autumn through winter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDistinctive signs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShell-shaped cap, grey to brown, white gills running down a short, off-centre stem\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTaste\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMild, slightly aniseed, with a firm texture that once pan-fried sometimes recalls poultry\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKey molecules\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBeta-glucans (including pleuran), ergothioneine and a little natural lovastatin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec\" id=\"histoire\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eA long history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom the winter forest to the market stall.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oyster mushroom was long a foraged mushroom, valued because it grows when almost every other one has gone. Its cultivation then changed everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Europe as in Asia, it has always been gathered from the trunks of broadleaf trees, often in the depths of winter, in cold, damp weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e20th century\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first cultivation trials on wood took place in Germany at the start of the century. It is then grown on straw, on sawdust, and even on coffee grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1990s\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlovak researchers take an interest in the beta-glucans in its cap and isolate pleuran, which becomes a subject of study in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eToday\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the most widely cultivated mushrooms in the world, and questions about choosing and cooking it are among the most common asked about edible mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px\"\u003eA small curiosity: the oyster mushroom is one of the few mushrooms able to trap tiny soil worms, nematodes, and feed on them. A strategy that lets it find the nitrogen the wood does not give it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec\" id=\"especes\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eThe different oyster mushrooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne family, \u003cspan class=\"hl\"\u003eseveral flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the market, the words “oyster mushroom” cover several species of the genus \u003cem\u003ePleurotus\u003c\/em\u003e. They are cooked in the same way, but have neither the same texture nor the same season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"y\"\u003eLatin name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorth knowing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOyster mushroom, grey oyster mushroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePleurotus ostreatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe most common, wild in winter and cultivated all year round. It is the one in Immunity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKing oyster mushroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePleurotus eryngii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrows on the roots of sea holly, in dry grassland and steppe country. Cultivated, it is sold with a thick, fleshy stem.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLung oyster mushroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePleurotus pulmonarius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClose to the oyster mushroom, paler and thinner, it grows rather in summer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden oyster mushroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePleurotus citrinopileatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLemon yellow, in clusters, with a more pronounced aroma. Mostly cultivated.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink oyster mushroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePleurotus djamor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright pink, of tropical origin. It loses its colour on cooking.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eThe name “poplar oyster” is confusing: it is sometimes used for an oyster mushroom growing on poplar, but also for the poplar mushroom, or pioppino (\u003cem\u003eCyclocybe aegerita\u003c\/em\u003e), an entirely different mushroom, with a ring and a central stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec\" id=\"confusion\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eDo not confuse it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe jack-o'-lantern mushroom \u003cspan class=\"hl v\"\u003eis not one.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oyster mushroom you buy at the market or in the supermarket is cultivated: no risk of confusion. But in the woods a misleading name regularly claims victims. The “olive tree oyster”, also called the jack-o'-lantern mushroom, is a toxic mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts real name is \u003cem\u003eOmphalotus olearius\u003c\/em\u003e. It grows in clusters at the foot of olive trees, but also of oaks and sweet chestnuts, especially around the Mediterranean. It contains illudins, substances that cause vomiting, diarrhoea and sometimes violent abdominal pain a few hours after the meal. Because of its colour, it is more often confused with the chanterelle than with the true oyster mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"y\"\u003eOyster mushroom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJack-o'-lantern mushroom\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003eGrey, beige or brown, white gills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright orange to orange-brown, orange gills\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhere it grows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003eOn the trunk or branches of broadleaf trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt the foot of trees, on stumps and roots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003eShort, off-centre, sometimes absent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLonger, often central\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParticularity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003eA mild, slightly aniseed smell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIts gills can give off a faint glow in the dark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003eYes, cooked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo, toxic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px\"\u003eA second look-alike deserves a mention: angel wing (\u003cem\u003ePleurocybella porrigens\u003c\/em\u003e), white and thin, which grows on conifer wood. Long considered edible, it was linked in Japan to serious poisoning in people with kidney failure. It is no longer eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eThe golden rule remains the same for all wild mushrooms: at the slightest doubt, have your foraging checked by a pharmacist or a mycological society before cooking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec\" id=\"cuisine\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eChoosing and cleaning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing your oyster mushrooms well, \u003cspan class=\"hl p\"\u003ein three steps.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oyster mushroom is fragile. It does not keep long and does not like water. Three steps are enough to prepare it properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirm, dry caps with intact edges, with no damp patches and no strong smell. The small clusters are the most tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e2\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKeep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the fridge, in a paper bag or a cloth, never in plastic. Two to three days at most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e3\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClean\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot under the tap: it drinks water like a sponge. Wipe it with a damp cloth or a brush, then cut off the base of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px\"\u003eTo prepare it, separate the caps by hand rather than with a knife: they tear into strips along the gills, and take on colour better in the pan. Keep any stems that are too firm for a stock or a stuffing. With the king oyster mushroom it is the other way round: its stem is the best part, to be cut into chunks or thick slices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec\" id=\"cuisson\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eCooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you cook oyster mushrooms \u003cspan class=\"hl\"\u003ewithout ruining them?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oyster mushroom is nearly 90% water. The whole challenge of cooking it is to drive off that water so the mushrooms turn golden rather than boiled. The secret comes down to three rules: a very hot pan, a few mushrooms at a time, and salt at the end. To go further, discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/mushrooms-and-adaptogenic-plants\"\u003eour complete guide to functional mushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMethod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"y\"\u003eCooking time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThe tip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the pan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e5 to 8 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh heat, a drizzle of oil, then a knob of butter, garlic and parsley at the end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the oven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e15 to 20 minutes at 200 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn a single layer on a tray, with olive oil, thyme and salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the wok\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e3 to 4 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn strips, with ginger, soy sauce and spring onion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKing oyster mushroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e3 to 4 minutes a side\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn one-centimetre slices, scored with a knife and seared like scallops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn an omelette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e5 minutes, then the eggs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFry the oyster mushrooms on their own first, or their water will soak the omelette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px\"\u003eDo not salt at the start: salt draws out the water and the mushrooms end up boiling in their own juices. If the pan is too small, cook in two batches. And always eat it cooked: like most mushrooms, raw oyster mushroom is less digestible and can cause discomfort. To go further, discover \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/articles\/microdosing-adaptogenic-mushrooms\"\u003emicrodosing functional mushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for pairings, it loves garlic, shallot, thyme, cream and parmesan. It slips into a risotto, a pan of vegetables, pasta, a tart or an Asian broth. Pan-fried then served on a slice of toast with a soft-boiled egg, it makes a complete meal in ten minutes. And the oyster mushroom omelette remains the great classic of autumn evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec\" id=\"nutrition\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eWhat it provides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA light mushroom, \u003cspan class=\"hl\"\u003ebut not an empty one.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most mushrooms, the fresh oyster mushroom is made up mainly of water. Per 100 g it provides around thirty kilocalories, about 3 g of protein and 2 g of fibre, with very little fat. It also supplies B-group vitamins, niacin (vitamin B3) in particular, as well as potassium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt stands out above all for two compounds: its \u003cstrong\u003ebeta-glucans\u003c\/strong\u003e, fibres housed in the mushroom's cell wall, and \u003cstrong\u003eergothioneine\u003c\/strong\u003e, a sulphur-containing amino acid that mushrooms make and that the oyster mushroom contains in notable quantity. Both are the subject of a great deal of research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to take away: in the kitchen, the oyster mushroom is an excellent food, light and tasty. But one portion at dinner once a week does not provide the amounts of beta-glucans used in the studies, which is where extracts come in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec\" id=\"molecules\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eThe molecules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeta-glucans and pleuran: \u003cspan class=\"hl\"\u003ewhat makes it unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the oyster mushroom interests researchers, it is first of all for its beta-glucans. All mushrooms contain them, but their structure changes from one species to another, and it is that structure which determines how they interact with the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one in the oyster mushroom has a name of its own: \u003cstrong\u003epleuran\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is an insoluble beta-glucan, extracted from the cap of \u003cem\u003ePleurotus ostreatus\u003c\/em\u003e, studied since the 1990s in Slovakia, where it has long been marketed. It has been the subject of human trials, in adults as well as in children, which we set out just below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oyster mushroom also contains natural \u003cstrong\u003elovastatin\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same molecule as a medicine used against cholesterol. Researchers identified it in the fruiting body as early as the 1990s. The quantities are small and vary with cultivation: we therefore do not make an argument of it, but it is a reason to ask your doctor for advice if you are already on that kind of treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, \u003cstrong\u003eergothioneine\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the picture. What matters in practice: the part used and the extraction method determine which molecules you actually take in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"dark\" id=\"etudes\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eWhat the studies say\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePleuran, studied in humans.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the research on the oyster mushroom concerns pleuran, its beta-glucan. Two placebo-controlled trials come up most often. They are modest in size, but their conditions are precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"study\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBergendiova et al., 2011 · Slovakia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 athletes, 100 mg of pleuran a day for 3 months, against placebo. The researchers followed symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections and several markers of cellular immunity. Fewer episodes were reported in the pleuran group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJesenak et al., 2013 · Slovakia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e175 children prone to recurrent respiratory infections, a pleuran syrup for 6 months, against placebo. The number of infections reported during the study was lower in the pleuran group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLovastatin, 1995 · Slovenia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGunde-Cimerman and Cimerman showed the presence of lovastatin in the fruiting body of oyster mushrooms. A laboratory work, which describes a molecule without measuring any effect in humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px\"\u003eIn short: serious leads, studied with a precise extract and known doses, but nothing that would allow promises. This work explains why the oyster mushroom has its place in a seasonal formula, alongside other traditional mushrooms. The full references are at the \u003ca href=\"#sources\"\u003ebottom of the page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec\" id=\"complement\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003ePlate or capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy take it \u003cspan class=\"hl v\"\u003eas an extract?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you will have gathered, the fresh oyster mushroom is above all a pleasure at the table. For regular intake it is another story: it keeps for two days, it is 90% water, and you would have to eat a good portion every day to come close to the quantities studied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extract solves those three problems. The mushroom is dried, then extracted in hot water to concentrate its beta-glucans into a small amount of powder that fits into a capsule. That is the approach we chose in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/immunity\"\u003eImmunity\u003c\/a\u003e, with two other mushrooms from very old traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"syn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e+ Chaga\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black mushroom of the birches of the far north, used as a decoction for centuries in Russia and Scandinavia. Discover it on our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/chaga\"\u003eChaga page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e+ Reishi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mushroom of the Chinese tradition, nicknamed the “mushroom of immortality”. It is also in Sleep+ and Anti-Stress Complex. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/reishi\"\u003eReishi page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e+ A simple routine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne to two capsules in the morning with a glass of water, without changing anything about your meals. Fresh oyster mushroom stays on the menu whenever you feel like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e+ A clean formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, with recipes developed and produced in Toulouse, France, by a French contract manufacturer, with a 60-day money-back guarantee, as a one-time purchase or on subscription (−30%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec\" id=\"dose\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eThe quantity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat quantity of oyster mushroom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no official dose. The markers change completely depending on whether you eat it or take it as an extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"y\"\u003eMarker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat that represents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh oyster mushroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e150 to 200 g per person\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA main-course portion, cooked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDried oyster mushroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e15 to 20 g per person\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout ten times less than fresh, to be rehydrated for 20 minutes in lukewarm water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePleuran (extract)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e100 mg per day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe dose used in adults in the trial on athletes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImmunity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"y\"\u003e1 to 2 capsules a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWith Chaga and Reishi, in the morning with a glass of water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eAlways follow the directions for use on your product's label. Allow at least a month of regular intake before forming an opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImmunity is made for you if…\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"checks\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a simple routine to get through autumn and winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou like mushrooms in the kitchen and want to go further than the plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are looking for a short formula: three mushrooms, nothing else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer a capsule to a product that is complicated to prepare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to know what you are taking, and to choose between a one-time purchase and a subscription.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec\" id=\"choisir\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eChoosing well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive criteria for a quality \u003cspan class=\"hl\"\u003esupplement.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col class=\"src\" style=\"font-size:16px;color:var(--i)\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe exact species\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003ePleurotus ostreatus\u003c\/em\u003e, written out in full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe part used\u003c\/strong\u003e: the fruiting body, where the pleuran and the beta-glucans that have been studied are found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe form\u003c\/strong\u003e: a concentrated extract rather than a simple dried-mushroom powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe manufacturing\u003c\/strong\u003e: an identified place. The recipes are developed and produced in Toulouse, France, by a French contract manufacturer, and are vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e: enough to try without risk. With us, a 60-day money-back guarantee, and the choice between a one-time purchase and a monthly subscription (−30%).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec\" id=\"precautions\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs the oyster mushroom toxic?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eNo. The oyster mushroom is an edible mushroom, cultivated and eaten all over the world. The rare problems come from confusion in the woods, from eating it raw, or from an allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever eat a wild oyster mushroom without certain identification, and beware of the toxic jack-o'-lantern mushroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways eat it cooked, and avoid it if you have a known mushroom allergy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers exposed to its spores over long periods can develop a respiratory allergy: that is an occupational risk, not a dietary one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsk your doctor for advice if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on cholesterol treatment or on a treatment that acts on the immune system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespect the dose stated on the label, and keep the supplement out of the reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec faq\" id=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eYour questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEverything you ask us about the oyster mushroom.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the oyster mushroom toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the oyster mushroom is edible and sold everywhere, cultivated. The danger comes above all from the jack-o'-lantern mushroom (\u003cem\u003eOmphalotus olearius\u003c\/em\u003e), a toxic orange mushroom that is not a true oyster mushroom, and from eating it raw, which is less digestible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do you cook oyster mushrooms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the pan, over high heat, with a drizzle of oil, in small quantities so they brown instead of boiling. Allow 5 to 8 minutes, add butter, garlic and parsley at the end, and salt last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould you wash oyster mushrooms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, not under water: they soak it up and turn spongy. Wipe them with a damp cloth or a brush and cut off the base of the stem. Cultivated oyster mushrooms are generally very clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan you eat the oyster mushroom raw?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetter not to. Like most mushrooms, the raw oyster mushroom is less digestible and can cause discomfort. A few minutes of cooking is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the oyster mushroom and the king oyster mushroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are two species of the same genus. The oyster mushroom (\u003cem\u003ePleurotus ostreatus\u003c\/em\u003e) has a large cap and a short stem. The king oyster mushroom (\u003cem\u003ePleurotus eryngii\u003c\/em\u003e) has a thick, fleshy, firmer stem, which is cooked in slices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do you keep oyster mushrooms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo to three days in the fridge in a paper bag. To keep them longer, fry them then freeze them, or dry them: dried, they keep for several months in a dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the benefits of the oyster mushroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a light food, a source of protein, fibre and B vitamins. Its beta-glucans, and pleuran in particular, have been the subject of human trials, which we summarise above. These studies remain modest: we present them as leads, not as promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan you grow oyster mushrooms at home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the easiest mushrooms to grow. Ready-to-use kits are available, and oyster mushroom mycelium develops on straw, on cardboard or on coffee grounds, away from direct light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in Immunity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree mushrooms: Chaga, Reishi and oyster mushroom. It is taken at the rate of one to two capsules in the morning with a glass of water. The formula is vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free, and the recipes are developed and produced in Toulouse, France, by a French contract manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long should you take Immunity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany of our customers take it through the change of seasons, over one to three months. Allow at least a month of regular intake before judging. All our formulas come with a 60-day money-back guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan Immunity be combined with other formulas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Immunity is taken in the morning, and many customers pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/super-cafe\"\u003eBrainstoorm\u003c\/a\u003e, which also contains Chaga, or in the evening with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sleep\"\u003eSleep+\u003c\/a\u003e. If you are on any treatment, ask your doctor for advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere can you buy a quality oyster mushroom supplement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirectly on mushngo.com, with free delivery from €59 in France and €69 to €89 across Europe, depending on the destination, a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription (−30%) as you prefer, and a 60-day money-back guarantee. The recipes are developed and produced in Toulouse, France, by a French contract manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec\" id=\"sources\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eSources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"src\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBergendiova K., Tibenska E., Majtan J. (2011). Pleuran (β-glucan from \u003cem\u003ePleurotus ostreatus\u003c\/em\u003e) supplementation, cellular immune response and respiratory tract infections in athletes. \u003cem\u003eEuropean Journal of Applied Physiology\u003c\/em\u003e, 111(9).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJesenak M. et al. (2013). Immunomodulatory effect of pleuran (β-glucan from \u003cem\u003ePleurotus ostreatus\u003c\/em\u003e) in children with recurrent respiratory tract infections. \u003cem\u003eInternational Immunopharmacology\u003c\/em\u003e, 15(2).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGunde-Cimerman N., Cimerman A. (1995). \u003cem\u003ePleurotus\u003c\/em\u003e fruiting bodies contain the inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase: lovastatin. \u003cem\u003eExperimental Mycology\u003c\/em\u003e, 19(1).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec\" id=\"produits\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003ePut it into practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOyster mushroom, \u003cspan class=\"hl\"\u003ethe Mush n Go version.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou now know all about the oyster mushroom and what to look for on a label. Here is where to find it with us, with vegan formulas whose recipes are developed and produced in Toulouse, France, by a French contract manufacturer, backed by a 60-day money-back guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"duo\" style=\"margin-top:14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card s\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eOn your plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe cooking guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing, cleaning, pan-frying, roasting or making an omelette: all our tips for getting fresh oyster mushrooms right, and the king oyster mushroom too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"#cuisine\"\u003eSee the cooking guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card vv\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/immunity\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"pi\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/9672\/5878\/files\/immunite-mush-n-go-complement-chaga-reishi-pleurote-systeme-immunitaire.png?v=1772655510\u0026amp;width=640\" alt=\"Immunity Mush n Go\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eIn capsules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImmunity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oyster mushroom paired with Chaga and Reishi, three mushrooms in a single capsule. One a day, in the morning, through the change of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"\/en\/products\/immunity\"\u003eDiscover Immunity →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"k\"\u003eThe other ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep exploring.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oyster mushroom is only one of the mushrooms in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/our-products\"\u003eour formulas\u003c\/a\u003e. Discover the others, or browse the full list of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/active-ingredients\"\u003eour active ingredients\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/chaga\"\u003eChaga\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/reishi\"\u003eReishi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lions-mane\"\u003eLion's Mane\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cordyceps\"\u003eCordyceps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/immunity\"\u003eImmunity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/active-ingredients\"\u003eAll our ingredients\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saffron\"\u003eSaffron\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bacopa\"\u003eBacopa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca 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