What is Mushroom Protein? 

Mushroom protein powder is a high-quality protein extracted from oyster mushrooms by low-temperature and low-pressure technology using advanced technology.

Mushrooms are one of several vegan-friendly sources of protein. While they’re often referred to as vegetables, they’re actually fungi. Fungi are similar to plants, but can’t survive through photosynthesis. This is why mushrooms are part of their own kingdom (which they share with a few other foods, like yeast). Mushrooms have an earthy, umami flavor that allows them to be easily used in place of meats. Certain mushrooms also have nutrients that are typically found in meat products, like iron, Vitamin B , and vitamin D.

Mushroom protein comes from the nutrient-rich oyster mushrooms/Agaricus bisporus.

What kind of mushrooms are used to make mushroom protein powder?

Mushrooms are all different, so their protein content can vary quite a bit based on type. In general, mushrooms only have 4 to 7 percent of your daily value (DV) for protein per 100 grams (3.5 ounces). This is about the same as protein-rich like spinach, asparagus, corn, and artichokes.

• Oyster mushrooms have 7 percent of the (DV) for protein.
• White button mushrooms have 6 percent of the DV for protein.
• Morel mushrooms have 6 percent of the DV for protein.
• Enoki mushrooms have 5 percent of the DV for protein.
• Portobello mushrooms have 4 percent of the DV for protein.
• Shiitake mushrooms have 4 percent of the DV for protein.
• Maitake mushrooms have 4 percent of the DV for protein.

Mushroom protein powder is generally extracted from oyster mushrooms.

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