Open AccessAgaricus brasiliensis (Sun mushroom) and its therapeutic potential: A review
Author(s) -
de Miranda Aline Mayrink
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
archive of food and nutritional science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2575-0194
DOI - 10.29328/journal.afns.1001032
Subject(s) - mushroom , agaricus , agaricus bisporus , edible mushroom , food science , biology , microbiology and biotechnology
In recent decades, the chemical, nutritional, and functional properties of edible mushrooms have attracted considerable attention, resulting in numerous reports on their health-associated benefits. One among such edible mushrooms, Agaricus brasiliensis, is native to Brazil and is an important food supplement. This review discusses the therapeutic potential of Agaricus brasiliensis and summarizes the current studies on this edible mushroom.