Complete list of edible fungi

At present, there are more than 300 types of edible fungi in my country, and there are also many common edible fungi that can be found in our daily diet. The nutritional value of edible fungi is very high and can supplement various vitamins, amino acids and other substances needed by the human body. Different edible fungi have different edible effects, and you can eat them together. Edible fungi are very delicious and there are many ways to prepare them. They can be eaten with different ingredients.

Edible mushroom types

Edible fungi refer to mushrooms (large fungi) with large fruiting bodies that are edible, commonly known as mushrooms. There are more than 350 known edible fungi in China, most of which belong to the subphylum Basidiomycota.

Common edible fungi include: shiitake mushrooms, straw mushrooms, button mushrooms, black fungus, white fungus, hericium erinaceus, bamboo fungus, pine mushroom (Matsutake), button mushrooms, red mushrooms, ganoderma lucidum, cordyceps, truffles, white mushrooms and boletus; a few belong to the subphylum Ascomycota, including: morels, saddle mushrooms, truffles, etc. The above-mentioned fungi grow in different regions and different ecological environments.

Effects of edible fungi varieties

1. Shiitake mushrooms: Shiitake polysaccharides and shiitake purine can increase the activity of T cells and enhance the body's humoral immune function.

2. Enoki mushrooms: Rich in lysine and arginine, they can enhance the body's immunity. At the same time, the large amount of dietary fiber contained in Enoki mushrooms can increase gastrointestinal motility and prevent gastrointestinal cancer and other diseases.

3. Oyster mushroom: Contains anti-tumor cell selenium, polysaccharides and other substances. It has a strong inhibitory effect on tumor cells and also has immune properties.

4. Fungus: Rich in iron and vitamin K, it can prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia and the occurrence of thrombosis. It also inhibits the growth of tumor cells, prevents and treats atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, and has the effect of clearing the stomach and intestines.

5. Tremella: The acidic polysaccharides contained in Tremella can enhance the body's immunity and have anti-tumor effects; it can increase the elasticity and fineness of the skin and prevent gastrointestinal diseases.

6. Agaricus bisporus: Rich in protein, it also has a relatively high selenium content, which can promote the synthesis of vitamin D.

7. King Oyster Mushroom: Rich in polysaccharides, the glycolipid compounds in King Oyster Mushroom have immunomodulatory effects.

8. Hericium erinaceus: It has the effects of aiding digestion, promoting sleep, relieving asthma and repairing smooth muscles.

9. Oyster mushroom: It has a strong inhibitory effect on cancer cells; it has a strong inhibitory effect on tumor cells and has immune properties.

Nutritional value and characteristics of edible fungi

It is rich in protein; contains all the essential amino acids, including lysine and leucine; has a high content of unsaturated fatty acids (70% unsaturated fatty acids); has a high content of functional carbohydrates; and is rich in vitamins and minerals (for example, it is rich in A, B1, B2, B3, B5, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, etc.).

Functions of main edible fungi

Edible fungus polysaccharides and proteoglycans and other ingredients have pharmacological activity, and their main functions include: regulating the body's immune level; anti-cancer effect; lowering blood lipids; lowering blood sugar; protecting the liver, etc.