Chitin was first discovered by its name from the Greek word “chiton”, which means “mail
coat”. It is indeed a polysaccharide made up of naturally occurring acetyl-D-glucosamine …

Edible fungi are large fungi with high added value that can be utilized as resources. They
are rich in high-quality protein, carbohydrate, various vitamins, mineral elements and other …

Consumers are increasingly interested in nutritious, safe and healthy muscle food products
with reduced salt and fat that benefit their well-being. Hence, food processors are constantly …

Background Mushrooms exist as an integral and vital component of the ecosystem and are
very precious fungi. Mushrooms have been traditionally used in herbal medicines for many …

Pleurotus genus is one of most extensively studied white-rot fungi due to its exceptional
ligninolytic properties. It is an edible mushroom and it also has several biological effects, as …

Mushrooms have always been treasured and appreciated due to their immense role in
curing various degenerative diseases. Also their unique taste and flavour make them a …

Nutraceuticals are dietary supplements, utilized to ameliorate health, delay senescence,
prevent diseases, and support the proper functioning of the human body. Currently …

The production of macrofungi (mushrooms) as well as their economic value have been
steadily increasing globally. The use of functional foods, dietary supplements, and traditional …

More than 2000 species of edible and/or medicinal mushrooms have been identified to date,
many of which are widely consumed, stimulating much research on their health-promoting …

Mushrooms have been consumed since earliest history; ancient Greeks believed that
mushrooms provided strength for warriors in battle, and the Romans perceived them as the …