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Oyster Mushroom Meatballs as a Healthy Meat Alternative

Oyster Mushroom Meatballs as a Healthy Meat Alternative

Florida oyster mushroom

What they found

Vegan meatballs made from Florida oyster mushroom had solid protein, fiber and antioxidant activity.

Vegan meatballs made from Florida oyster mushroom had solid protein, fiber and antioxidant activity.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

Lab – food formulation

Lab – food formulation

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Pleurotus florida

Pleurotus florida

Published in

HAL Open Science

HAL Open Science

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Section

GROWING & GOURMET

GROWING & GOURMET

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Vegan Mushroom Meatballs

Vegan Mushroom Meatballs

A plant-based meatball made from Florida oyster mushroom (Pleurotus florida) offered a nutritious, fiber-rich alternative to processed meat. The mushroom balls showed solid protein levels, good texture stability, and antioxidant activity, suggesting they could support healthier eating patterns while reducing reliance on ultra-processed plant meats.

A plant-based meatball made from Florida oyster mushroom (Pleurotus florida) offered a nutritious, fiber-rich alternative to processed meat. The mushroom balls showed solid protein levels, good texture stability, and antioxidant activity, suggesting they could support healthier eating patterns while reducing reliance on ultra-processed plant meats.

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