About the Book: Edible Fungi: Chemical Composition, Nutrition and Health Effects
Thousands of organisms fall under the umbrella of fungal species, many with
unique properties; some innocuous, some useful and some harmful.
This book covers the chemical composition and nutraceutical and pharmaceutical
properties of edible fungi. It provides updates, future trends and perspectives
on edible fungi, their nutritional properties, chemical features and different
biological activities ascribed to them. Linking their functional use with
different food products, it details the many health related properties of edible
fungi. Phenolic acids, fatty acids, macromolecules, and different terpenes and
steroids are presented as compounds with health improving properties.