Edible Mushroom 3.0

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will be dedicated to edible mushrooms and welcomes articles (original research papers, perspectives, hypotheses, opinions, reviews, modeling approaches, and methods) concerning a wide range of topics related to the chemical composition of fruiting bodies and the factors affecting their quality. Edible mushrooms, both cultivated and wild-growing, are an increasingly important component of the human diet all over the world, and their consumption depends on region. Mushrooms are valued not only for their aroma, enriching the taste of many dishes, but also because they are a source of valuable substances exerting a positive influence on human health and metabolism. The nutritional value of edible mushrooms is related to the presence of nutrients and other bioactive compounds with antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. The chemical composition may be modified during the cultivation, storage, or processing stages. Therefore, the quality of products reaching customers is extremely important. Many studies concerning edible mushrooms focus on determining the content of bioactive compounds in fruiting bodies and their benefits to human health. Moreover, the role of substrate composition on fruiting bodies’ quality is of emerging interest. Mushroom biofortification appears to be an interesting strategy for delivering nutrients in order to reduce the occurrence of diseases caused by deficiencies of elements (it is important that the ingredients be present in food in easily digestible forms). However, it should also be remembered that fungi can also supply harmful substances, including toxic metals. Therefore, it is extremely important to analyze the composition and quality of the product that reaches consumers.

Dr. Zuzanna Magdziak
Prof. Dr. Monika Gasecka
Guest Editors

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