Morphological characterization and nutritional value of Lentinula edodes

Abstract

Lentinula edodes has gathered significant attention over the past decade due to its remarkable nutritional and therapeutic values. However, little research has been conducted in Mizoram on the nutritional value of wild edible mushrooms, thus this study was carried out to access a complete rundown of the second most cultivated mushroom Lentinula edodes, highlighting its macro and micromorphological characteristics along with its significant nutritional profiling. The nutritional profile of Lentinula edodes collected from Dampa Tiger Reserve is thoroughly studied and contained high protein and carbohydrate with low fat content which is essential for human health and supplementary diet.