Edible Mushroom: Nutritional Properties and Its Utilization in Foods
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Foods".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 1005
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food technology; processing of edible mushrooms; lacto-fermented mushrooms; fermented foods; antioxidant capacity
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Interests: food technology; processing of fruit, vegetables and mushrooms; fermented food of plant and mushroom origin; biologically active substances; antioxidant properties
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Interests: lactic acid fermentation; functional foods; plant-based fermentation; probiotics; fermented ethnic foods; bioactive components of fermented foods
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Edible mushrooms are not only a valued element of many culinary traditions but also a rich source of essential nutrients and bioactive compounds. Their high protein content, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant properties contribute to their classification as a functional food with potential health benefits. Furthermore, their versatility in food formulations, wide range of diverse diets, and novel product development highlight the need for continued research and innovation.
Therefore, we would like to invite you to contribute to our upcoming issue, which will explore the nutritional properties, technological and gastronomical suitability, and broader multifaceted uses of edible mushrooms. As a topic of growing importance in food science, human nutrition, and sustainable food systems, this issue aims to highlight innovative research and advancements in the field. This special issue seeks to explore key aspects of edible mushrooms, including but not limited to:
- nutritional composition – characterization of macro- and micronutrients, bioactive compounds;
- functional and medicinal properties – investigation of health-promoting and therapeutic potentials;
- food innovation and processing – examination of their role in novel food product development, fermentation technologies, and sustainable alternatives;
- culinary applications – assessment of their impact on flavor, texture, and overall food acceptability;
- sustainability and byproduct utilization – evaluation of their contribution to sustainable food production and the valorization of mushroom-derived waste.
We welcome the submission of original research articles, up-to-date reviews, and case studies that enhance scientific understanding of edible mushrooms and their integration into modern food systems.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to this evolving field of research.
Dr. Ewa Jabłońska-Ryś
Dr. Aneta Sławińska
Dr. Katarzyna Skrzypczak
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- edible mushrooms
- nutritional composition
- medicinal properties
- mushrooms processing
- functional foods
- food additives
- culinary applications
- byproduct utilization
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