On average, 100 grams of cooked mushrooms contain about 17 calories of energy. It is 90% water. It contains 2.5 grams of protein, 0.5 grams of carbohydrates, 0.2 grams of fat and 2.1 grams of fiber. It is rich in potassium and phosphorus. It does not contain saturated fat and cholesterol. Vitamin B12, which is found in animal foods, is also found in mushrooms. Selenium contains sulfur, so it both strengthens immunity and protects against cancer. Contains thiamine, riboflavin, biotin, niacin, vitamin C and copper.
Mushrooms are one of the rare foods that naturally contain vitamin D. It also helps fat loss with CLA (conjugated linolelic acid) contained in the mushroom content. Although the nutrients in its content are beneficial, the animal protein content of the mushroom is low and it is not a meat group food, it can be consumed instead of vegetables.
BENEFITS OF MUSHROOM
Since mushrooms contain purine amino acids, they accelerate the production of uric acid. Therefore, it is an objectionable food in the presence of kidney stones, gout and other kidney diseases. It should be consumed in a controlled manner.
In order to avoid mushroom poisoning, capped mushrooms of unknown nature should be avoided as much as possible, and cultured or oyster mushrooms should be preferred.
HOW IS MUSHROOM STORED?
You will not use the mushroom immediately after you buy it, you can wrap it in a paper bag and store it in the vegetable-fruit section of the refrigerator. You can dry it in the oven at low temperature and store it for a longer time. When you use it, you can wipe it with a damp paper towel before washing it in order not to lose its aroma. You can catch the most delicious form of mushroom if you cook it at high heat so that it does not burn while cooking and without filling your pan too much.
Due to its special structure, the mushroom resembles that food by taking the taste of the food it is cooked with. You can sweeten the mushroom by using products such as onions, garlic, thyme, parsley, olive oil.
You can make soup, vegetable dish, omelet, meat, chicken as well as garnish and salad from mushrooms.