Mushroom cultivation, processing and value-added products reviewed
What it found
Mushrooms are a source of antioxidants and phytonutrients with nutraceutical properties, and inventions have improved how they are grown and processed.
The review is based on research studies and patents.
What they found
Nutrients in mushrooms
Edible mushrooms are an abundant source of carbohydrates, proteins, and multiple antioxidants and phytonutrients.
Nutraceutical properties
Mushrooms have a number of nutraceutical properties including anti-tumor and anti-carcinogenic effects.
Improving mushroom yield
Several investigations have aimed to improve mushroom yield by improving growth substrates and the equipment used for processing.
Mushroom products
Mushrooms have been processed into various products to increase consumption and provide health and nutritional benefits.
What the authors conclude
- They summarize the cultivation practices of mushroom, its processing equipment, methods of preservation, value-added based products, and its nutraceutical properties.
- They highlight the various scientific feats achieved in terms of patents and research publications promoting mushroom as a wholesome food.
How it was done
The authors wanted to understand the innovations and nutraceutical benefits of mushrooms and to develop interest in edible mushrooms.
They reviewed available research investigations and patents on mushroom cultivation, equipment, processing and value-added products.
What it can’t tell you
- We summarised it from the abstract only.
- This review is based on research investigations and patents, so it cannot show what happens when people eat mushrooms.
- It does not provide new measurements of health effects in people.
Who paid
- Authors work at
- Lovely Professional University, India; Banaras Hindu University, India; Naresuan University, Thailand
The paper
- Title
- Mushroom Cultivation, Processing and Value-added Products: A Patent Based Review
- Type
- ReviewThe authors read earlier studies and describe what they found. It isn’t a new study.
- Summarised from
- Abstract only
- Cite
- Singhal S, Rasane P, Kaur S, et al (2019). Mushroom Cultivation, Processing and Value-added Products: A Patent Based Review. Recent patents on food, nutrition & agriculture. doi:10.2174/2212798410666180604101353PubMed 29866029DOI
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