Nutritional value and economic value of Pleurotus geesteranus

Today I will talk about the value of Pleurotus geesteranus, including its economic value, nutritional value and edible value:

Nutritional value of Pleurotus geesteranus

Pleurotus geesteranus is not only nutritious, but also delicious. Its protein content is higher than that of Agaricus bisporus, Lentinus edodes, and Straw mushrooms. It has a delicate texture and low fiber content. According to the Institute of Sports Soil and Fertilizer of Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, fresh mushrooms contain 3.65-3.88% protein, 1.13-1.18% crude fat, 0.87-1.80% reducing sugar, 23.94-34.87% sugar, 2.64% lignin, 12.85% cellulose, 0.14% pectin, and cellulose, minerals, etc. Its protein content is close to that of meat and 3-6 times higher than that of ordinary vegetables. Pleurotus geesteranus contains more than 17 kinds of amino acids. What is more valuable is that it contains threonine, lysine, leucine, etc., which cannot be produced by the human body itself and are usually lacking in food. It can be seen that Pleurotus geesteranus is a high-protein, low-fat nutritious food. It is delicious and has a unique flavor, and is beautifully called "MSG mushroom".

Economic Value of Pleurotus geesteranus

Pleurotus geesteranus is a new mushroom introduced by Taiwan Wei. It has a very high nutritional value and is in short supply in the market. Each "Pleurotus geesteranus" greenhouse covers an area of ​​about 2.5 acres; rows of brackets in the greenhouse are densely packed with mushroom bags in a spectacular "army formation" shape; each greenhouse can accommodate 100,000 to 110,000 mushroom bags. The "Pleurotus geesteranus" with only one leaf has extremely high requirements for picking. It must be picked when it grows to about 3 cm. A large number of "workers" are needed to work in shifts 24 hours a day, and they are immediately sent away by refrigerated trucks for further processing or to large supermarkets.

Pleurotus geesteranus is not only nutritious, but also delicious. Its protein content is higher than that of Agaricus bisporus, Shiitake mushroom and Straw mushroom. It has a delicate texture and low fiber content. According to the measurement of Sports Soil and Fertilizer Research Institute of Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, fresh mushrooms contain 3.65-3.88% protein, 1.13-1.18% crude fat, 0.87-1.80% reducing sugar, 23.94-34.87% sugar, 2.64% lignin, 12.85% cellulose, 0.14% pectin, and also contain cellulose, mineral elements, etc.

The protein content of Pleurotus geesteranus is close to that of meat and 3-6 times higher than that of ordinary vegetables. Pleurotus geesteranus contains more than 17 kinds of amino acids. What is more valuable is that it contains threonine, lysine, leucine, etc., which cannot be produced by the human body and are usually lacking in food. Pleurotus geesteranus is a high-protein, low-fat nutritious food. It is delicious and has a unique flavor, so it is called "MSG mushroom".

Edible value of Pleurotus geesteranus

Pleurotus geesteranus is rich in nutrition, with a higher protein content than shiitake mushrooms and straw mushrooms, and has a low fiber content and extremely low calories, so you don't have to worry about gaining weight even if you eat a lot. Ms. Tinglu said that Pleurotus geesteranus has a sweet taste and a tender texture, and is suitable for cooking with meat. It can be stir-fried, boiled in soup, or stewed to bring out the delicious taste of meat.