A delicate, mild flavour with a velvet texture, oyster mushrooms are not only delicious but can also be taken to help reduce harmful cholesterol and maintain heart health. Oyster mushrooms contain erogothioneine, a lesser known antioxidant amino acid that protects the cells of the body, reducing triglycerides which can cause cardiovascular disease. Its significant antibacterial activity due to an active compound, benzaldehyde, which has been shown to fight off diseases and lift spirits.
