Oyster Mushroom and Its Value-Added Products

Cultivation of mushroom is biotechnological process. Two oyster mushrooms studied for its consumption and value-added products. Pleurotus sajor caju is good in taste and favorite among people as a food. Soup powder made from Pleurotus sajor caju and other ingredients has good flavor and taste. Tomatomushroom ketchup made from Pleurotus ostreatus and other ingredients has good aroma and taste. Dried oyster mushrooms can be stored for longer period and used in preparation of curries. Oyster mushroom are rich source of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Oyster mushroom cultivation has short duration than other mushroom which makes its good alternative as a food.