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Mushrooms Mushrooms are neither plants nor animals. They belong to a separate group of organisms called fungi. They lack the usual green matter present in plants and grow on dead and decaying organic materials. The mushroom fruiting body may be umbrella like or of various other shapes, size and colour. Commonly it consists of a cap or pileus and a stalk or stripe but others have additional structures like veil or annulus, a cup or volva. Mushrooms are known for their nutritive and medicinal value.
Benefits Of Mushrooms:
- Rich in proteins.
- Contains less fat, less carbohydrate and salts.
- Rich in fiber and Have high Vitamin B12 and folic acid content uncommon in vegetables.
- High availability of lysine and tryptophan amino acids usually absent in cereals.
- Ideal food for patients suffering from hypertension, diabetes and obesity.
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