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Mushrooms Can Be Fortified With Vitamin D, Selenium, Iron and Zinc

Mushrooms Can Be Fortified With Vitamin D, Selenium, Iron and Zinc

Button mushroom

What they found

Button mushrooms and others can be biofortified with vitamin D, selenium, iron and zinc to help address deficiencies.

Button mushrooms and others can be biofortified with vitamin D, selenium, iron and zinc to help address deficiencies.

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At a glance

Latin name

Agaricus bisporus

Agaricus bisporus

Compound

vitamin D, selenium, iron, zinc

vitamin D, selenium, iron, zinc

Published in

Journal of Food Science and Technology

Journal of Food Science and Technology

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Nutrient Boost

Nutrient Boost

Enriched mushrooms like button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) can be biofortified with essential nutrients, like vitamin D, selenium, iron, and zinc, helping address widespread deficiencies. These fortified fungi not only improve mineral absorption but also enhance medicinal effects.

Enriched mushrooms like button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) can be biofortified with essential nutrients, like vitamin D, selenium, iron, and zinc, helping address widespread deficiencies. These fortified fungi not only improve mineral absorption but also enhance medicinal effects.

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