Mushroom Cultivation and Processing

Abstract

Mushroom is a simple form of fungus with high nutritive and medicinal value. Mushrooms are rich in high quality protein having around 60 – 70 percent digestible amino acids. It is also rich in vitamins like B.C, D, K and minerals like calcium, phosphorous, potassium, iron, copper and high fibre content. Mushrooms have a low quantity of carbohydrate and fats high quantity of water. Research studies have shown that it is an ideal food for people suffering from diabetics, heart ailments, hypertension and anemia.