The mushroom is one of the most consumed mushrooms, since its remineralizing properties are added to its pleasant taste and easy preparation
There are two species of this mushroom: the cultivated or Agaricus Bisporus and the wild or Agaricus Arvensis also called "snowball".
The cultivation of the mushroom dates back to the eighteenth century in France, so it is also known as Mushroom of Paris. The ease of cultivation and its pleasant taste make the mushroom one of the most known and consumed mushrooms
Properties of the mushroom
Its remineralizing effect is very useful in case of sick people or those who can not eat meat (they contain easily assimilated proteins)
Its selenium content gives it an antioxidant effect
Nutritional information about mushrooms
The nutritional content will always be conditioned by several factors: whether it is wild or cultivated, in what environment it grows (more or less water, with more or less organic matter and the type of substrate in which it is cultivated)
The nutritional content will always be conditioned by several factors: whether it is wild or cultivated, in what environment it grows (more or less water, with more or less organic matter and the type of substrate in which it is cultivated)
In general, we will say that they contain
- 88 % water
- 4 - 5 % of protein.
- 6% carbohydrates
- 0´3 % fat.
- 0´3 % fat.
More than just a large amount of minerals, mushrooms contain a wide variety of minerals, especially selenium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium.
Mushrooms also contain a large amount of minerals, especially selenium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium
They also contain small amounts of vitamin A (especially the wild ones), C (quickly lost if they are not very fresh) B1 and D.
The calcium content is very low, but it is not very high
The calorie content of the mushroom is low, being very suitable in cleansing diets or weight loss. Its contribution of non-soluble fiber favors a satiating effect
It has a low fat content, being very healthy (linoleic acid) and therefore does not contain cholesterol.
It has a low fat content, being very healthy (linoleic acid)
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Mushrooms and mushrooms, in general, easily absorb heavy metals and radioactivity. It is therefore recommended to buy them cultivated or never collect them near roads or industries. If the mushroom is wild we must also take care that they do not contain parasites, are contaminated and above all make sure it is the right species
