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Florida Oyster Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Florida Oyster Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Florida Oyster Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Florida Oyster Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Florida Oyster Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Florida Oyster Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Florida Oyster Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Florida Oyster Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Florida Oyster Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Florida Oyster Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Florida Oyster Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Florida Oyster Mushroom.  Mycotopia

Florida Oyster Mushroom.

$20.00
  • Liquid Culture
  • Agar Slant
  • Agar Plate
  • Microtube

This is a summer strain of Pearl Oyster (Pleurotus florida). Their color varies, with increasing light intensity and temperature, from white beige to greyish blue.

The Florida Oyster Mushroom, like its relatives in the Pleurotus genus, has several potential medicinal uses attributed to it:

Oyster mushrooms, including the Florida Oyster, contain beta-glucans and other polysaccharides that are known to stimulate the immune system. These compounds can enhance the activity of macrophages and other immune cells, potentially improving overall immune function.

The mushroom possesses antioxidants such as phenolic compounds and flavonoids, which help neutralize free radicals in the body. This antioxidative activity may protect cells from oxidative stress and contribute to reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

Research suggests that oyster mushrooms have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help mitigate inflammation-related conditions. This includes conditions like arthritis and other inflammatory disorders.

Some studies indicate that oyster mushrooms may help lower cholesterol levels and regulate blood pressure, thereby supporting heart health. These benefits are attributed to bioactive compounds such as lovastatin found in oyster mushrooms.

Oyster mushrooms exhibit antimicrobial properties against various bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This antimicrobial activity can potentially aid in combating infections and maintaining gastrointestinal health.

Apart from medicinal uses, Florida Oyster mushrooms are also rich in essential nutrients like protein, dietary fiber, vitamins (B complex vitamins, vitamin D) and minerals (iron, potassium, phosphorus). These nutrients contribute to overall health and well-being.

Preliminary studies have suggested that oyster mushrooms, including Pleurotus florida, may possess anti-cancer properties. Compounds like polysaccharides and lectins found in these mushrooms have shown potential in inhibiting cancer cell growth and promoting apoptosis (programmed cell death) of cancer cells.

It's important to note that while these potential medicinal uses are promising, more research, particularly clinical trials in humans, is needed to confirm and further explore the therapeutic benefits of the Florida Oyster Mushroom. As always, consulting with a healthcare professional is recommended before using mushrooms or mushroom extracts for medicinal purposes.

Q.C.

The shipping time for our custom-made culture product is 10 days. This is why:

  • Our method for sending you fresh cultures is a process, differing from most other suppliers with the goal of eliminating contamination which avoids wasting your time and resources. Managing a library of mycology cultures in cold storage is our solution to be efficient given the large number of varieties we have—almost 800.
  • All mycology cultures are maintained in cold storage, which helps preserve their viability and genetic integrity. This is crucial for long-term storage, especially with such a diverse collection.
  •  When a particular culture is ordered, the corresponding culture is retrieved from cold storage. This minimizes the risk of degradation while ensuring that the culture remains viable.
  •  The retrieved culture is then inoculated into both agar plates and liquid culture media. This step allows for the expansion of the culture and provides a suitable environment for growth.
  • After a set incubation period, the cultures undergo a quality check to assess their health, purity, and growth characteristics. This ensures that the cultures are robust and meet your standards before they are sent out.
  • Once the cultures pass the QC, they are prepared for packaging. This involves ensuring that the cultures are securely contained to prevent contamination and damage during transit. Finally, the fresh cultures are shipped to the customer. You will receive an email with tracking information once shipped.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our laboratory quality practices encompass a set of systematic and standardized procedures that are implemented to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and precision of a high-quality product. We view these practices as essential for maintaining the overall quality and integrity of laboratory operations, as well as for providing 100 % pure, contamination free cultures. These practices include:

  • Equipment Calibration: Laboratory instruments and equipment are regularly calibrated to establish and maintain optimum performance. As one example, our flow hoods are routinely tested to provide 0.2 micron filtered laminar air flow at all workstations. Calibration ensures that instruments are providing reliable and consistent outcomes.
  • Quality Assurance (QA): we maintain a quality management system, conduct internal audits, and continuously monitor and evaluate laboratory performance.
  • Quality Control (QC): We use control materials to monitor the accuracy and purity of culture products. Control materials are run alongside culture samples to assess performance of our methods. Any deviations from expected outcomes indicate issues with the process and prompt corrective action.
  • Culture Testing: Quality assessment programs are in place, where each culture is tested on agar petri dishes on a regular interval. Virility of genetics performance is assessed by spot checking the strain in fruiting conditions. 
  • Documentation and Record-Keeping: A crucial component of quality control. This includes documenting instrument maintenance, calibration records, QC data, corrective actions taken, and relevant product information. Proper documentation ensures traceability, allows for retrospective analysis, and facilitates compliance with our standardized process.
  • Personnel Training and Competency: Laboratory staff receive appropriate training to perform their tasks competently. Training programs cover standard operating procedures, safety protocols, good laboratory practices, and quality control procedures. Regular competency assessments are conducted to ensure that staff members consistently perform at the required proficiency level.
  • Error Investigation and Corrective Action: When errors or deviations occur, they are promptly investigated to identify root causes. Corrective actions are implemented to prevent the recurrence of errors and improve laboratory processes. We feel that documentation of errors, investigations, and corrective actions is crucial for continuous improvement and compliance with contamination free product.
  • Quality Control Data Analysis: QC data is regularly analyzed to identify trends, shifts, or any patterns that may indicate a deterioration in process or product performance.

    By implementing these laboratory quality control practices, we can ensure accurate, contamination free products in order to enhance patient safety, and maintain our integrity. 

We custom-made all of our cultures to ensure freshnesh. Lead time to ship is 10 days.

Our process:

  • Our method for sending you fresh cultures is a process, differing from most other suppliers with the goal of eliminating contamination which avoids wasting your time and resources. Managing a library of mycology cultures in cold storage is our solution to be efficient given the large number of varieties we have—almost 800.
  • All mycology cultures are maintained in cold storage, which helps preserve their viability and genetic integrity. This is crucial for long-term storage, especially with such a diverse collection.
  •  When a particular culture is ordered, the corresponding culture is retrieved from cold storage. This minimizes the risk of degradation while ensuring that the culture remains viable.
  •  The retrieved culture is then inoculated into both agar plates and liquid culture media. This step allows for the expansion of the culture and provides a suitable environment for growth.

  • After a set incubation period, the cultures undergo a quality check to assess their health, purity, and growth characteristics. This ensures that the cultures are robust and meet your standards before they are sent out.
  • Once the cultures pass the QC, they are prepared for packaging. This involves ensuring that the cultures are securely contained to prevent contamination and damage during transit. Finally, the fresh cultures are shipped to the customer. You will receive an email with tracking information once shipped.