Quantification of Minerals in Edible Mushrooms via Optimized Microwave-Assisted Digestion: Nutritional Contributions of Fe, Mg, Na, K, and Ca.

The intake of mushrooms provides numerous beneficial properties for the correct functioning of the human body due to their rich content in carbohydrates, proteins, fibers, vitamins, and minerals. However, most of the reports are focused on the determination of bioactive compounds and only a few regarding the essential mineral content and the evaluation of the RDI. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the mineral composition of different cultivated ( and ) and wild edible mushrooms (, , , , , and ) collected in the south of Spain and north of Morocco.

Development of a new eco-friendly ultrasound-assisted extraction method to quantify tryptophan in wild mushrooms and determination of its beneficial properties.

Bioactive compounds in food offer health benefits by influencing cellular and physiological functions. Tryptophan, an essential amino acid and precursor to neurotransmitters like melatonin and serotonin, regulates mood and circadian rhythms. However, its quantification in mushrooms is scarce studied.

Decoding trace element speciation in mushrooms: Analytical techniques, comprehensive data review, and health implications.

This review focuses on trace element speciation in edible mushrooms, providing information on analytical methods, available literature data, and health risk assessment. All steps of analytical procedures were presented, including extraction, separation and quantification. It compiles fragmented literature data on trace element speciation, focusing on arsenic, chromium, selenium, mercury, and antimony.