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Review
. 2024 Oct 7;29(19):4740.
doi: 10.3390/molecules29194740.

Biofortification of Mushrooms: A Promising Approach

Klaudia Słyszyk  1 , Marek Siwulski  2 , Adrian Wiater  3 , Michał Tomczyk  4 , Adam Waśko  1
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Review

Biofortification of Mushrooms: A Promising Approach

Klaudia Słyszyk et al. Molecules. .

Abstract

Mushrooms exhibit a broad spectrum of pharmacological activities and are widely used for medical purposes and in nutrition. Numerous bioactive metabolites are responsible for these activities. Their distribution and biological effects differ depending on the fungal species and their chemical composition. Biofortification is a sustainable process that aims to improve the nutritional profile of food crops, as most of them are low in key nutrients. This review aims to delve into the process of fungal biofortification and review the most commonly used elements and species. Through biofortification, it is possible to combat hidden hunger, which affects as many as 2 billion people worldwide. "Hidden hunger" is a phenomenon in which the organism lacks the minerals and vitamins needed for development, growth, and good overall health. Mushrooms are increasingly being considered for biofortification due to their ability to accumulate various elements (both micro- and macroelements).

Keywords: biofortification; hidden hunger; humans; mushroom; nutrition.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Figures

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Figure 1
Visualisation of VOSviewer results on the biofortification of edible mushrooms published from December 2018 to January 2024, with key terms ‘biofortification’, ‘edible mushrooms’, ‘elements’, ‘antioxidant activity’, ‘functional food’, ‘nutrition’, and ‘nutritional compounds’.
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Figure 2
Types of biofortification.
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Figure 3
Future perspectives for biofortification.
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Figure 4
Challenges for biofortification.
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