Snow Goose Oyster

Summary

The Snow Goose Oyster mushroom, also known as the Winter Oyster mushroom, is a fantastic mushroom to grow at home for beginners. Very quick and very easy to grow, the snow goose oyster mushroom produces beautiful clusters of fleshy, firm white or cream-colored caps that are popular with chefs all over the world. 

Native to Europe, Asia and North America, the snow goose oyster has been used for centuries in cooking and in ancient medicines. Now, thanks to their higher-than-average yields and quick, reliable growth, the snow goose oyster has become a firm favourite to grow at home.

Most of the time, the Snow Goose Oyster mushroom will produce a minimum of two big flushes full of tasty mushrooms.

The Snow Goose Oyster Mushroom Description and Taste

Popular because of their big yields, the snow goose oyster mushrooms are medium to large, with caps averaging 5-30 centimeters in diameter with a very short or even non-existent stem.

Producing beautiful white and creamy caps, the snow goose oyster mushroom is one tasty mushroom, with a nutty, earthy, and somewhat sweet flavour. Snow Goose Oyster mushrooms are one of the only carnivorous mushrooms, feeding on bacteria and small roundworms to obtain nitrogen, making the mushroom grow quicker.

What are the Uses of the Snow Goose Oyster Mushroom

The Snow Goose Oyster Mushroom contains some great anti-inflammatory and ant-bacterial properties, but at its heart, it is a superb addition to any meal.

Incredibly popular in all manner of dishes in Asian cuisine, the snow goose oyster mushroom is one of the most versatile mushrooms available. It can be added to soups, stews, pasta, oven roasted, grilled, fried, or sauteed. As their texture holds well, the snow goose oyster mushroom is often used as a chicken substitute.

The snow goose oyster mushroom cooks down very quickly, so is normally added at the end of the cooking process. 

Nutritional Value

Snow Goose Oyster Mushrooms are packed with fiber and vitamins B6, D, folate, iron, niacin, and potassium. They are also very low in carbohydrates and a great source of antioxidants. 

Studies have found that snow goose oyster mushrooms may support immune health and improve blood sugar levels.

How to Store Snow Goose Oyster Mushrooms?

Snow Goose Oyster Mushrooms perish very quickly, so using them as quickly as possible is highly recommended. They can be stored for up to 3 days in a paper towel/bag at the back of the fridge, and they should be cleaned with a damp cloth instead of rinsed with water.

Snow Goose oyster mushrooms are great for drying. Once dried and stored in an airtight container, they can last up to 2 years.

Out in the Wild

Available worldwide and year-round, the snow goose oyster mushroom grows in large shelf-like clusters on stumps and on fallen wood.