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Nutritional Value
NUTRITIONAL AND MEDICINAL VALUE OF MUSHROOMS
Anti-Aging Guide 2005: Mushrooms
Lists research articles on the effect mushrooms have on the human body.
Nammex, The Health Benefits of Mushrooms.
Discusses the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms
The Mushroom Council: Mushrooms and Your Health
Provides information on the essential minerals and vitamins of mushrooms. It also discusses the role mushrooms play as disease fighters and in cancer.
FAO Corporate Document Repository
Looks at how wild mushrooms are important to people globally.
The Western Approach to Medicinal Mushrooms
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Bioactive Chemicals in Agaricus Bisporus
Important nutritional and medicinal components of Agaricus Bisporus mushrooms. (This is a PDF document. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file. If you do not have this program, download it for free at Adobe's website.)
The Real Nutritional Value of Fungi
Article on the nutritional value of mushrooms.
United States Department of Agriculture
Good source for nutritional information.
Mushroom of the Month
Shiitake
Oak, Chinese, or Black Forest
Shiitakes range in color from tan to dark brown and are characterized by broad, umbrella shaped caps, wide open veils and tan gils.
With a rich, full-bodied flavor, shiitakes are best when cooked.
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