Abstract
The fatty acids in Agaricus bisporus, Agaricus campestris, Boletus edulis, Coprinus comatus, Pleurotus ostreatus, Oudemansiella radicata and Armillaria mellea species were obtained by a Soxtec system extracted with chloroform/methanol (2:1) and derivation of their methyl ester forms. The fatty acids were identified and quantified by gas chromatography. The fatty acid compositions mushrooms were studied using fruit body and stems. Fatty acid composition varied among species. The dominant fatty acid in fruit body and stem of all mushroom species was linoleic acid (18:2). Percentage of linoleic acid in species varied from 13% to 59%. Linoleic acid levels were higher in the stem of O. radicata than in the stems of other mushroom species. The other major fatty acids were, respectively, palmitic, oleic, stearic and arachidic acids. Linolenic acid levels were low in all species. Fatty acids analysis of the mushrooms showed that the unsaturated fatty acids were at higher concentrations than saturated fatty acids.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
