Comparative Nutritive Profile Study of Bangladeshi Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes)

Abstract

Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) is considered as an edible and medicinal mushroom. Its medical qualities are becoming more and more well-known worldwide. In Bangladeshi mushroom markets, there is an increase in demand for it. However, little study has been done on its nutritional qualities. Thus, the present study has been aimed at determining the comparative nutritional values of two most common strains of Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes-8 and Lentinula edodes-16) available in Bangladeshi markets. For this purpose, the caps were separated from the stipes. Then proximate nutrient composition of caps, stipes and whole fruiting body were evaluated following standard protocols. Lentinula edodes-8 fruiting body showed higher carbohydrate and protein content than the fruiting body of Lentinula edodes-16 strain. Lipid content was higher in the fruiting body of Lentinula edodes-16. Ash and fiber was very much similar in the fruiting body of those two strains. Besides, the caps of Lentinula edodes-8 showed higher protein, carbohydrate and ash content than Lentinula edodes-16. The stipes showed higher value of carbohydrate and fiber in both of the strains. Thus, shiitake mushroom could be considered as a rich source of biomolecules and Nutraceuticals.