Question

Name any two edible varieties of mushrooms. Give nutritional value to these mushrooms.

Answer 1

Hint: Mushrooms are fast growing basidiomycetous fungi. They come in different shapes and colors. They are rich in protein. It is important to know the difference between edible mushrooms and poisonous mushrooms.

Complete answer:
Mushrooms are fleshy fruiting bodies of fungus, typically produced above the ground. Mushrooms are high in protein and have other nutritional values. They are generally composed of a stem, a cap and gills. Mushrooms are of two types, edible and poisonous. It is important to know the difference between them, which will be discussed later.
According to the question, the two edible mushrooms are
-Agaricus bisporus: these are edible basidiomycete mushrooms. It is also called white mushroom, button mushroom or table mushroom. It is the most commonly known and eaten mushroom. It is often confused with poisonous Destroying Angel. For differentiating, the poisonous mushroom has a cup like structure or volva at the base while the white mushroom does not.
Nutritional value of white mushroom – it has plenty of vitamin-D, which is good for bones. It also contains potassium and sodium. Per 100 gram of these mushrooms have about 22 calories, 0.3g fats, 3.1g protein, 3.3g of carbohydrates, and no cholesterol. These mushrooms should not be eaten raw as they can be carcinogenic.

-Pleurotus citrinopileatus: they are commonly called golden oyster mushrooms and are one of edible fungus. They are one of the most popular wild mushrooms. They grow in clusters and are of bright yellow to golden in color with dry surface texture. They have white gills which are closely spaced and run down the stem. They have cylindrical elliptical shaped spores.
Nutritional value of oyster mushrooms- they provide enough dietary fiber and beta-glucan that boosts the metabolism. They have a mild taste. Per 100g of these mushrooms have about 28 calories, 0.3g fat, 15.5mg sodium, 5.2g carbohydrates, and 2.9g proteins.

Note: Poisonous mushrooms can be very harmful for humans or can be fatal. Amanita species of mushrooms are poisonous and when consumed, they result in liver necrosis. It is caused by toxic cyclopeptides present in it.