Exploring the bio‐functional potential of polysaccharides from Morchella esculenta: A mini review

Food biomacromolecules., Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 18, 2025

Abstract Polysaccharides, natural polymers of monosaccharides, exhibit diverse biological activities due to their molecular structures and functional properties. Morchella esculenta , a precious edible mushroom with higher market value, is also rich in polysaccharides (MEP) holds potential as bioactive compound therapeutic food applications. This short review examines structural characteristics advanced extraction methods. MEP demonstrate potent antioxidative effects by modulating the Nrf2/Keap1 pathway, antidiabetic properties through α‐amylase α‐glucosidase inhibition, hypolipidemic via improved lipid metabolism reduced adipogenesis. Their immunomodulatory activity linked short‐chain fatty acid production, cytokine regulation, G protein‐coupled receptor activation, while hepatoprotective involve mitigating oxidative stress inflammation. Further, schematic representation has been prepared illustrate mechanisms underlying MEP. Despite extensive research, gaps remain understanding neuroprotective anticancer potentials. underscores versatility MEPs calls for further exploration optimize applications foods health interventions.

Language: Английский

Morchella esculenta Fr. – A Growing Gold of Mountains, its Nutritive Value and Cultivation

Current Agriculture Research Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. 24 - 37

Published: April 30, 2025

Morchella esculenta Fr., known as Guchi in India, is an edible mushroom from the Ascomycota group. It nutritious, economically and scientifically valuable. Traditional cultures have long used this both food a remedy for various health issues. This rich carbohydrates, proteins, fiber, vitamins, minerals, aromatic compounds. Its unique taste, flavor, texture make it popular ingredient recipes around world. In addition, has several medicinal properties, such antioxidant, antitumor, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory effects, to aid digestion, act body tonic, soothe skin, help heal wounds. Research on morel cultivation spans over century, with China leading way large-scale outdoor cultivation. The life cycle of involves two main stages: formation sclerotia production conidia. Cultivating these mushrooms making spawn, introducing growing medium, adding extra nutrients, managing fruiting phase, finally harvesting. application exogenous nutrition bags facilitates robust mycelial development. Naturally, thrives cold, hilly regions commonly found near hardwood coniferous trees saprobic or mycorrhizal association. peak season March July, native Kullu District Himachal Pradesh, located western Himalayas.

Language: Английский

Enhancement of highland barley nutrition and flavor via liquid fermentation with Hirsutella sinensis and multi-strains synergistic fermentation

Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 104059 - 104059

Published: May 1, 2025

Language: Английский