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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Oyster Mushroom |
| Scientific name | Pleurotus ostreatus |
| Family / Genus | Pleurotaceae / — |
| Produce category | Mushroom |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3020 |
| PLU — organic | 93020 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5493 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Oyster | 45% | The most common and widely cultivated oyster mushroom. Features grey to tan caps, often fan-shaped, with a delicate texture and mild, earthy flavor. Known for rapid growth and high yields. |
| Blue Oyster | 25% | Distinctive blue-grey caps when young, fading to a lighter grey with maturity. Known for robust growth, slightly firmer texture than Pearl Oysters, and a rich, savory flavor. Popular for both commerci |
| White Oyster (Florida White / Snow Oyster) | 15% | Features pure white caps, often smaller and more delicate than other oyster varieties. Has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a tender texture. Popular for its aesthetic appeal in culinary dishes. |
| Italian Oyster | 8% | A robust strain of P. ostreatus often characterized by larger, darker brown to grey caps and a meatier texture. Known for its strong, earthy flavor and good culinary versatility. |
| Brown Oyster | 5% | General term for various darker brown strains of P. ostreatus. Offers a slightly richer, more intense flavor compared to the lighter Pearl Oyster, with a similar texture and growth habit. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.2°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·hr typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | very_low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Should not be stored with strong odor emitters due to absorption risk.
Mixed-load compatibility
Non-ethylene producing, ethylene insensitive, odor absorbing
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Growing, driven by culinary interest in specialty mushrooms, plant
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Grey Oyster | 60% |
| Pink Oyster | 20% |
| Golden Oyster | 15% |
| King Oyster | 5% |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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