Product Attributes
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Scientific Name
Pleurotus ostreatus
Product State
Fresh or dried Oyster Mushrooms
Grade
A
Origin
Bangladesh
Country of Origin
Bangladesh
Harvest Season
Year-Round (Cultivated in controlled, low-tech environments). Best growing season in lower regions is September/October to March/April.
Appearance
Distinctive fan or oyster-shaped cap with gills running down a short, off-center stem. Colors vary by cultivar (Grey/Pearl, Blue, Golden, Pink).
Taste Profile
Year-Round (Cultivated in controlled, low-tech environments). Best growing season in lower regions is September/October to March/April.
Average Weight
50–150 grams per bunch (varies with size and packaging)
Shelf Life
5–7 days fresh at refrigeration temperatures, up to 6 months dried
Storage Condition
Refrigerate fresh mushrooms to maintain freshness; store dried mushrooms in a cool, dry place
Leadtime
5–7 working days after order confirmation
Our Honest Product review
- Socio-Economic Impact: The Oyster Mushroom industry is a highly promising sector in Bangladesh, requiring minimal land and low investment, making it ideal for empowering rural women and educated unemployed youth as a sustainable source of income.
- Nutritional Superiority: Its dried form is a rich source of protein and essential minerals that is often more accessible to the poor than animal protein, directly addressing nutrient deficiencies.
- Market Potential: While domestic consumption is increasing (especially among diabetic and health-conscious people), the industry is actively seeking development in modern preservation, marketing, and infrastructure to fulfill its vast export potential.
- Challenge: The major constraint is the short shelf life and lack of adequate cool storage facilities at the grassroots level, which leads to high post-harvest loss.
Usage
- Affordable Protein Source: Due to its simple cultivation process and high yield on cheap substrates, it serves as an excellent, affordable source of high-quality protein to combat malnutrition.
- Culinary Use: Popularly consumed in curries, stir-fries, and as a cooked vegetable, integrating well into Bengali and South Asian diets.
- Medicinal / Health Food: Used as a functional food to manage conditions like diabetes (hypoglycemic properties) and hypertension (low sodium, high potassium), and to reduce cholesterol levels.
- Waste Recycling: Cultivation efficiently recycles local agricultural waste (paddy straw, sawdust), making it an environmentally friendly industry.
Certification
Complimentary Product Certificates
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Health Certificate
Product Certificates available on request
- Halal
Packaging & Shipping
Packaging Options
- vailable in 50g, 100g, 200g, and bulk packaging
- Custom packaging and labeling available on request
Shipping & Export Info
- Minimum Order Quantity: 300 kg
- Shipping Options: Sea Freight (preferred), Air Freight for quick orders