Proximate composition and micro-nutritional value of three Russula species from Mizoram, India

Laltanpuia Renthlei, H. Lalhlenmawia, BP Mishra, John Zothanzama

Science Vision 24 (2), 24-30 | Published on 10 September 2024 | 10.33493/scivis.24.02.01

Abstract

The present study aims to evaluate the nutritional properties and mineral content of wild edible mushrooms. The samples were collected during the monsoon season of 2020-2021 from three different sites in Aizawl District, Mizoram, India. The samples were cleaned to remove any debris and properly labelled. The specimens were identified using standard methods based on macroscopic and microscopic characteristics. Three samples were selected and oven-dried at 45–60 °C for three days in a hot air oven for their proximate analysis. The analysis revealed that the three species of wild edible mushrooms are high in protein (14.42–23.30 g/100g dry weight) and carbohydrates (54.84–58.71 g/100g dry weight), have a low-fat content, and contain significant amounts of essential minerals (5.53–7.19 g/100g dry weight). This study presents data on the nutritional properties and mineral composition of three widely consumed wild edible mushrooms that are commonly collected and consumed by the local people of Mizoram, India.

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