Comprehensive nutritional profiling and antioxidant capacity assessment of indigenous mushrooms Pleurotus ostreatus and Agaricus bisporus

Touseef Iqbal, Muhammad Sohaib, Sanaullah Iqbal and Habib Rehman
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Touseef Iqbal: Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Muhammad Sohaib: Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Sanaullah Iqbal: Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
Habib Rehman: Department of Physiology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

Czech Journal of Food Sciences, 2024, vol. 42, issue 3, 174-183

Abstract: The global demand for high-quality, nutritious food is increasing, and mushrooms have gained popularity as a healthy dietary option; mushroom consumption is increasing in Pakistan owing to their rich nutritional profile, phytochemicals presence and antioxidant capacity. This study was carried out to determine comprehensive nutritional analysis, antioxidant parameters, amino acids, and fatty acid composition of commonly grown mushroom varieties oysters (Pleurotus ostreatus) and white buttons (Agaricus bisporus) in Pakistan. The study results indicated mushrooms are perishable, high in protein and fibre content, along with a low caloric value. Also, they are rich in essential minerals like potassium, phosphorus, iron, and water-soluble vitamins. In addition, both mushrooms demonstrated significant antioxidant activity, with oyster mushrooms having a higher potential. Additionally, profiling of fatty acids and amino acids showed mushrooms having low caloric value and powerful nutrition composition that makes them suitable for developing healthy dietary choices for better human health.

Keywords: amino acids; edible mushrooms; healthy foods; nutritional composition; phytochemicals (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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