Oyster Mushroom Powder

Price Comparison of Fresh Oyster Mushroom and Dried Oyster Mushroom per kg

Advantages of Using Dried Oyster Mushroom

• Using 6-7 kg of fresh oyster mushrooms in a crate, approximately 1 kg of dried mushroom is obtained, which can fit into a small jar.

• Due to volume reduction, the space required for storage is significantly decreased. Oyster mushroom powder is reduced to approximately 1/6.5 of its volume compared to fresh oyster mushrooms.

• Due to the reduction in volume and weight, it has become an easy-to-transport product. A truckload of fresh oyster mushrooms can fit into an area of approximately 2-3 pallets when turned into powder.

• It does not need to be kept in cold storage conditions. A cool, dry, and dark area is sufficient for dried oyster mushroom storage conditions.

• The growth rate of bacteria is proportional to the water content in dried mushrooms. During the drying process, the water content of the oyster mushroom drops from 85% to 10%, which lowers water activity and limits bacterial growth in the dried mushroom. Limiting bacterial growth ensures a much longer shelf life.

• As Kurucum Food, we continue to develop dried oyster mushroom products and production technologies in partnership with our sister company, Eksis Industrial Drying Systems, a manufacturer of drying technologies. Our projects regarding dried oyster mushroom:

• Production of oyster mushroom juice powder.

Comparison of Nutritional Values Between Fresh Oyster Mushroom and Dried Oyster Mushroom

What Is in a Dried Mushroom Powder Package?

The mushroom powder package contains 100 grams of mushroom powder sold in a kraft resealable pouch. With the resealable package, you can use as much as you need at any time and reseal it for storage. It contains no additives, added sugar, or preservatives.

What Is Dried Oyster Mushroom Powder?

• We can answer the question of what dried oyster mushroom powder is as follows:
  Oyster mushroom is one of the edible mushroom species that can grow in nature. It is also one of the rare species that can be cultivated. Dried oyster mushroom is a product with high nutritional value and a long shelf life. The water inside the fresh mushroom is evaporated, leaving the essence of the product. The resulting concentrated product, with reduced water activity and bacterial growth potential, is called dried mushroom. After production, dried mushrooms are ground using special systems to become mushroom powder.

• What changes when fresh oyster mushroom is dried? Let's look at the ratios...

  1. Before the drying process, fresh oyster mushroom contains approximately 85% water.
  2. This water content is a suitable environment for rapid bacterial growth and is a moisture level at which fresh mushrooms cannot last for a long time.
  3. As a result of drying, the water in the fresh oyster mushroom is removed, and the essence of the mushroom remains.
  4. With the removal of water from the product, approximately 6-7 kg of fresh oyster mushroom yields 1 kg of dried oyster mushroom.
  5. As a result, the shelf life is extended, and by removing the water content, the nutritional values (protein, carbohydrate, mineral, fiber ratio) in the dried mushroom increase.

Dried Oyster Mushroom Varieties

1. Dried Oyster Mushroom Powder0-1 mm
2. Dried Oyster Mushroom Granules1-2 mm
3. Dried Oyster Mushroom Coarse-Soup Cut2-8 mm
4. Dried Oyster Mushroom Pieces8-15 mm

Where Can We Buy Dried Mushroom Powder?

You can order mushroom powder directly from Kurucum Food.

Tell us your quantity and destination, and we will advise on packaging, availability and delivery.

Where Is Mushroom Powder Used?

What Is Its Role in Industrial Production?

1. Where Can It Be Used in Food Production:

   • Instant Soups and Meals: It is a natural aroma and flavor enhancer in industrial soup, sauce, and meal mixes.
   • Meat Products: It is used as a flavoring agent in products such as meatballs, sausages, and salami.
   • Spice Blends: It is a key ingredient in the production of special mushroom-flavored spice blends.
   • Ready-made Sauces: It is preferred in creamy or mushroom-based sauces prepared for pasta and pizzas.

2. Bakery Products and Snacks:

   • Chips and Crackers: It is used in spice blends for mushroom-flavored chips and crackers.
   • Bread and Pastries: It is used in bread, buns, and pizza dough to create a distinct flavor profile.

3. Where Can It Be Used in Frozen and Packaged Food Production:

   • Frozen Meals: Mushroom powder is used as a flavor enhancer in frozen foods.
   • Vegetable Mixes: It is preferred in vegetable mixes or garnishes with added mushroom aroma.

4. Where Can It Be Used in Functional Food Production:

   • Dietary Supplements: It is used in dietary supplements due to the rich protein and vitamin content of oyster mushrooms.

What Can Be Made at Home? Where Is It Used?

1. In Home Cooking:

   • Soups and Meals: Can be added directly to mushroom soup and various recipes for an intense aroma.
   • Pasta and Sauces: Provides an enriching flavor when added to sauces in spaghetti and pasta recipes.

2. Spices and Blends:

   • Homemade Spice Blends: Custom spice blends can be prepared for meat, chicken, or vegetable dishes.
   • Dry Rub Blends: Can be added to dry spice blends for use in grilled and oven-baked dishes.

3. Diet and Functional Foods:

   • Low-Calorie Recipes: Used as a flavoring agent in delicious, low-calorie meals, sauces, and snacks.

4. How to Use:

   • Ready Meals: Provides a quick flavor boost when added to instant meals or ready-to-eat food products.
   • As a Direct Spice: Ideal and practical for use instead of fresh mushrooms.

What Are the Differences Between Mushroom Powder and Fresh Products?

Dried mushroom powder is produced by drying fresh products under appropriate conditions after necessary pre-processing. As a result of drying, the water content of the product is removed, which decreases the moisture and increases the concentration of the core essence, significantly boosting the nutritional values, minerals, and active ingredients compared to the fresh natural state. While there is a significant difference in nutritional values between consuming the same amount of fresh mushrooms versus dried mushrooms, in terms of benefits, it can be said that dried mushrooms are beneficial in the same areas as natural fresh mushrooms, except in exceptional cases.