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August 08, 2022
Mushrooms contain up to 90% water. The protein in them is characterized by a large amount of amino acids, incl. indispensable, which are absorbed by 70-80% of the body. The nutritional value of the product, in large
Mushrooms contain up to 90% water. The protein in them is characterized by a large amount of amino acids, incl. irreplaceable, which are absorbed by 70-80% of the body. The nutritional value of the product is largely determined by the total amino acid content. The white mushroom has the most complete set of these substances - up to 22. Their amount, as well as that of protein, depends on the place of residence, age and method of preparation of the plant. For example, young mushrooms contain more protein than old ones, and dried mushrooms more than marinated ones.
Mushrooms contain many salts of iron, phosphorus, potassium and trace elements (zinc, manganese, iodine, copper). Almost all edible species contain vitamins A, B1, C, PP.
Rare antibiotics have been found in white mushrooms , suppressing some pathogenic intestinal bacteria. Frequent consumption protects against cancer.
The significant content of cellulose impregnated with chitin interferes with the good digestibility of the plant. Chitin is not only not processed by the gastrointestinal tract, but also impedes the access of digestive juices and substances. The processing of mushrooms is not good also because the mushroom protein belongs to the difficult-to-digest substances. This is the reason why mushroom dishes are recommended only to healthy people.