Nilla Oyster mushrooms are a strain of Pleurotus ostreatus, known for their vanilla-like hue and subtle, nutty flavor. They have a softer cap and slender stem compared to traditional white button mushrooms. Because they’re less assertive in taste, Nilla Oysters are ideal for recipes where balance and texture matter.

Black Pearl King mushrooms are a hybrid variety—a cross between the King Oyster and another oyster mushroom strain—that bring together...