Ganoderma lucidum has a long history of medicinal uses in the Far East countries of more
than 2000 years due to its healing properties. Recently, G. lucidum has come under …

Fungi are an understudied, biotechnologically valuable group of organisms. Due to the
immense range of habitats that fungi inhabit, and the consequent need to compete against a …

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 …

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 …

Wild mushrooms are a vital source of income and nutrition for many poor communities and
of value to recreational foragers. Literature relating to the edibility of mushroom species …

Fast demographic growth has led to increasing interest in low-cost alternative protein
sources to meet population needs. Consequently, scientific researchers have been focused …

Mushrooms have been valued as food and health supplements by humans for centuries.
They are rich in dietary fiber, essential amino acids, minerals, and many bioactive …

Ergothioneine (ERG) is an unusual thio-histidine betaine amino acid that has potent
antioxidant activities. It is synthesised by a variety of microbes, especially fungi (including in …

Many different species of mushrooms are consumed around the world, after harvesting from
nature or cultivated under controlled conditions. Fruiting bodies of mushrooms from the …

The last century has seen an increase in our life expectancy. As a result, various age-related
diseases, such as neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), have emerged, representing new …