Hello everyone, today I have collected several interesting photos to share with you all, in this post I want to share an interesting experience when finding and photographing two types of mushrooms that grow in the forest around me, some of you may be familiar with the types mushrooms that I published, but for some other people who are not familiar with these mushrooms, this post will be very useful for you to read because I dedicate this post specifically to mushroom lovers and to nature lovers in general, mushrooms are unique creatures with a limited lifespan but has a huge important role in our ecosystem, so study The ins and outs of mushrooms are like learning to be one with the universe.

For the first, I want to introduce you all to a species of oyster mushroom that I found growing on rotting areca palm trees;

Oyster mushrooms or in scientific language known as "pleurotus ostreatus" are very popular in our country Indonesia, this mushroom has a white color when it is young with a soft texture, oyster mushrooms are not only delicious to consume but this mushroom is rich in benefits. For health, in our country oyster mushrooms are a favorite choice for various culinary preparations.

one of the advantages of oyster mushrooms is their high nutritional content, these mushrooms contain vegetable protein, fiber, B vitamins and minerals such as iron and potassium, another advantage is that oyster mushrooms are low in calories so this mushroom is suitable for you or anyone who wants to maintain a healthy diet.

In the culinary world, oyster mushrooms are very flexible to process, oyster mushrooms can be fried to make them crispy, stir-fried with minimal spices, or you can also mix them in soup and instant noodles, the chewy texture and natural savory taste of this mushroom makes it a good alternative as a substitute meat.

If you are interested you can also grow your own at home, oyster mushrooms are very easy to cultivate, you only need to prepare sawdust as a planting medium, this mushroom cultivation method is environmentally friendly and also has the potential to be a promising business opportunity, now with all its advantages oyster mushrooms are proof that healthy food doesn't have to be expensive or difficult to get, if you want to get oyster mushrooms that grow naturally to make a delicious evening meal, then you can go to find them in tropical forests, and it's better if you go during the rainy season.

Oyster mushroom

Oyster mushroom

Oyster mushroom

Oyster mushroom

Oyster mushroom

Oyster mushroom

Oyster mushroom

Oyster mushroom

for the second, I want to invite you to get to know ear mushrooms more closely which are famous for their unique appearance, let's follow me to find out "what are ear mushrooms?"

ear fungus or in scientific language known as "auricularia polytrocha" which is a species of fungus that is quite popular in the culinary world, it is named ear fungus based on its shape which resembles a human earlobe, ear fungus has a rubbery texture with a smooth brown to blackish surface. is a characteristic feature of this fungus.

Apart from its delicious taste, wood ear mushrooms are also known for their complex nutritional content, wood ear mushrooms are also rich in fiber, B vitamins, iron and antioxidants which can help maintain body health for those who consume them, while the high fiber content makes them very good for the digestive system and iron functions to prevent anemia.

Ear fungus is also believed to have benefits in maintaining heart health. Several studies have shown that the compounds in ear fungus can help reduce bad cholesterol levels in the body thereby reducing the risk of heart disease. Apart from that, ear fungus also has mild anticoagulant properties which help improve blood circulation.

In the culinary world, ear mushrooms are often used as an additional ingredient in noodle dishes or other soupy dishes, their chewy texture gives a unique sensation when chewed and they are able to absorb spices well. Even though they have a neutral taste, wood ear mushrooms easily combine with various spices so they are considered a Versatile ingredient in various dishes.

Ear fungus

Ear fungus

Ear fungus

Ear fungus

Ear fungus

Both oyster mushrooms and wood ear mushrooms have unique and extraordinary benefits, apart from being delicious and versatile food ingredients, these two types of mushrooms contain many benefits for body health, with abundant nutritional content, these mushrooms can be a smart choice for your diet which is healthier.