Metabolite Profiles and Biological Activities of Different Phenotypes of Beech Mushrooms ().

Beech mushrooms () are edible mushrooms commercially used in South Korea. They can be classified into white and brown according to their pigmentation. This study analyzed the metabolites and biological activities of these mushrooms.

Changes in Functionality of Larvae Fermented by Mycelia.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has been estimating the potential of insects as human food since 2010, and for this reason, larvae, also called mealworms, have been explored as an alternative protein source for various foods. In this study, in order to increase nutrient contents and improve preference as an alternative protein source, we fermented the larvae by mycelia. larvae were prepared at optimal conditions for fermentation and fermented with mycelia, and we analyzed larvae change in functionality with proximate composition, β-glucan, cordycepin, adenosine, and free amino acids content.