The difference between oyster mushroom and mushroom

Mushrooms are a very common type of fungi. We all know that fungi are rich in nutrients. There are also many types of fungi, and some fungi are very similar in appearance, especially oyster mushrooms and mushrooms. Most people think of oyster mushrooms when they talk about mushrooms, and think of mushrooms when they see oyster mushrooms. Some people even think that the two are the same thing. What are the differences between oyster mushrooms and mushrooms?

The difference between oyster mushroom and mushroom

1. In life, different regions have different definitions

Different regions have slightly different names for mushrooms, but the word mushroom is still widely used. In some places, there is no difference between the word "oyster mushroom" and "mushroom", and "oyster mushroom" is regarded as mushroom.

2. From a scientific point of view, mushrooms do not only refer to oyster mushrooms

What is the definition of mushrooms? Currently, the broadest concept of mushrooms is to call all large higher fungi with fruiting bodies (basidiocarps and ascocarps) mushrooms, including the vast majority of basidiomycetes and a small number of ascomycetes.

3. The definition of oyster mushroom is narrower than mushroom

The original name of Oyster mushroom was Jiaozuo Pleurotus ostreatus. It was called smallpox in ancient China, oyster mushroom in major European and American countries, and Agaricus okara in Japanese. Other names include north wind mushroom, ear mushroom, thin mushroom, oyster mushroom, rough-skinned Pleurotus ostreatus, white oyster mushroom, delicious Pleurotus ostreatus, wind tail mushroom, golden-top Pleurotus ostreatus, elm yellow mushroom, oak oyster mushroom, etc. It belongs to the Basidiomycetes, Agaricales, Trichodermaceae, and Pleurotus genus in taxonomy.

Oyster mushroom is a kind of mushroom, and mushrooms include more than just oyster mushroom. However, both oyster mushrooms and button mushrooms contain a lot of nutrients and daily consumption is good for the human body.

Nutrients contained in Oyster Mushroom

1. Oyster mushroom, acidic polysaccharide and mushroom riboside

These physiologically active substances play a great role in maintaining physical health, prolonging life, and preventing and treating hepatitis. In addition, they can also inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

2. Lysine and Leucine

Lysine can help the human body improve memory and increase intelligence. An appropriate amount of leucine can promote the synthesis of high-level proteins in the human body and make the body healthier.

3. Vitamins and various minerals

Everyone is well aware of the roles of vitamins and minerals. Promote human metabolism and enhance physical fitness

4. Dietary Fiber

Dietary fiber helps promote gastrointestinal motility and digestion.