Mushroom is a type of fungi which grows on soil or tree barks. There are more than 3000 varieties of mushrooms, out of which only a few are fit for consumption. Edible mushrooms are often colorless or white colored and umbrella shaped. Often, mushrooms are thought to be a plant. But plants contain a green pigment called chlorophyll which along with sunlight, help them store energy in the form of carbohydrates. On the other hand, mushrooms do not contain chlorophyll and hence are not able to produce energy. They depend on other sources such as organic waste to obtain their nutrients.
One of the most widely used mushroom for consumption is Agaricus bisporus or the common mushroom. It is believed to have originated from North America and Europe. Currently, this variety of mushroom is being cultivated in more than 70 countries.
Mushrooms are widely used in different types of cuisines. They are used in soups and salads, with other food items such as eggs, as an appetizer, added along with other vegetables in sandwiches and even used to make pasta sauce and toppings for pizzas. Mushrooms have a high nutritional value. They comprise about 92% water and have a good balance of potassium and sodium. Mushrooms are also rich in several vitamins.
Some basic facts about mushrooms:
- Botanical name: Agaricus bisporus
- Family: Agaricaceae, Russulaceae
- Common Name: Common Mushroom
- Sanskrit name: छत्राकम् (Chatrākam)
- Parts used: flesh, stem, cap
- Native Region and geographical distribution: Mushrooms usually grow in the wild. Over twenty varieties of edible mushrooms are commercially cultivated in at least 60 countries. China, France, Poland, Netherlands, and the United States are some of the largest cultivars of mushroom in the world.
- Interesting facts: Mushrooms can produce vitamin D just like humans when they are exposed to sunlight. If mushrooms are exposed to the sunlight for eight hours, it can increase its vitamin D content by 4,600 times.
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