Pleurotus ostreatus can be eaten directly without blanching, but from the perspective of food safety, it is recommended that you blanch it with water before cooking.

Mushrooms such as Pleurotus ostreatus are saprophytic fungi. They can only grow on the rotten nutrient base, and the growth process should be kept in a humid environment. Of course, there will be many harmful microorganisms in this environment, and it is very likely that they will attach to the edible parts of Pleurotus ostreatus and other edible fungi. Therefore, it is recommended to eat them after blanching.

There are many nutrient elements in Pleurotus ostreatus, including a lot of fat, protein, carbohydrate, cellulose, reducing sugar and various amino acids. In particular, the contents of isoleucine, leucine and lysine are much higher than other ingredients.