Authors
Sanchita Gautam, Sachin Upmanyu, Savita Jandaik, Pankaj Kumar, Nandani, Anshika Rathi, Priya Sharma, Nisha Kumari, Neha Thakur, Dipti Thakur, Shanika
Published in
International journal of medicinal mushrooms. Volume 28. Issue 10. Pages 97-108.
Abstract
Wild edible mushrooms are recognized for their nutritional and therapeutic importance however, wild collections from several Himalayan regions remain underreported. The present study evaluated the nutritional composition, mineral content, and antioxidant activity of three wild collections of Lentinula edodes from the northwestern Himalayas in India. Pure cultures of wild specimens were maintained on potato dextrose agar medium and were deposited at ICAR, DMR, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, and accession numbers were assigned to ensure traceability. Species identity was confirmed through ITS region sequencing and comparison with GenBank sequences. Proximate analysis of the fruiting bodies revealed the macronutrient composition, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, crude fiber, moisture, and ash content. Mineral analysis indicated the presence of essential elements contributing to their dietary value. Antioxidant potential was evaluated using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay, showing slight variation among the collections. These results provide region-specific baseline data on the nutritional composition, mineral content, and antioxidant potential of wild L. edodes from the northwestern Himalayas, offering critical information for future nutritional assessment, conservation, and utilization.
PMID:
42962185
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