This book presents a detailed account of mushroom biology. It covers the biochemical composition, nutritional significance, and health benefits of mushrooms. It also discusses their medicinal properties, biochemical variability, and culinary techniques for maximizing their nutritional value.

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Edible and Wild Medicinal Mushrooms: Comparative Biochemical Profiles

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Yes, you can access Mushroom Magic by Dhirendra Kumar,Sheetanshu Gupta,Mohammad Javed Ansari,Sangeeta,Wajid Hasan,Shakuli Kashyap,Sudhir Mehrotra in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Biochemistry. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Publisher

CRC Press

Year

2024

eBook ISBN

9781040269671

Edition

Topic

Technology & Engineering

Subtopic

Biochemistry

Index

Technology & Engineering

Cover Page
Half Title page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Preface
About the Editors
1 Mushroom Diversity and their Biochemical Composition
2 Nutritional Significance of Mushrooms in Human Diets
3 Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Potential in Mushrooms
4 Terpenoids and Their Health Benefits in Edible Fungi
5 Protein and Amino Acid Profile of Mushrooms
6 Vitamins and Minerals in Mushrooms: A Nutritional Treasure
7 β-Glucans in Mushrooms: Immunomodulatory and Anticancer Effects
8 Chitin and Chitosan in Mushrooms: Bioactivity and Applications
9 Medicinal Properties of Edible Mushrooms: A Biochemical Perspective
10 Mushrooms as Sources of Natural Bioactive Compounds
11 Impact of Cooking and Processing on Mushroom Nutrient Retention
12 Culinary Techniques for Maximizing Nutritional Value of Mushrooms
13 Mushrooms and Gut Health: Interactions with the Microbiome
14 Prebiotic Potential of Mushroom-Derived Compounds
15 Biochemical Variability in Wild vs. Cultivated Mushrooms 15
16 Edible and Wild Medicinal Mushrooms: Comparative Biochemical Profiles
17 Allergenic and Toxic Compounds in Mushrooms: Biochemical Identification and Implications
18 Mushrooms as Bioindicators of Environmental Toxins
19 Mushrooms as Functional Foods: Trends and Innovations
20 Integrating Mushroom Nutritional Biochemistry into Human Health Strategies
21 An Update on Pathophysiology and Management of Mushroom Mycetism

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