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Research progress on active components, functional characteristics and applications of edible fungi

Jing-Xue Liu1()Qing-Feng Cai1Xing-Zhu Lin1Ting-Ting Gao1Yu-Xia Luan2
College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin 132101, China
Jilin Shanshan Niang Food Co., Ltd., Jilin 132303, China
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Highlights

(1) Hericium erinaceus is rich in polyphenols, polysaccharides, alkaloids, peptides and other nutrients, among which polysaccharide is one of the main active ingredients, which has physiological functions such as lowering blood sugar, antioxidation, protecting the intestine and regulating immunity.

(2) Agaricus blazei Murill is not only rich in edible nutritional value, but also has excellent active ingredients, which can lower blood sugar, resist tumor and improve immunity, and has high medicinal value.

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This graphic summary focuses on Hericium erinaceus and Agaricus blazei murill. It describes its active ingredients, such as polysaccharides, polyphenols, peptides, and its unique functional characteristics, such as hericium, which can effectively reduce the damage of gastric mucosa, and significantly reduce blood lipid. In addition, such as noodles, oral liquid, noodles and tea.

Abstract

Edible fungi have the characteristics of “three more, two higher, and one less”, referring to multi-vitamins, multi-active components, high protein, high dietary fiber and low fat. Edible fungus is a kind of fungus with homology of medicine and food, which is rich in various active ingredients and physiological functions. It has been used as a source of healthy food and medicinal substances since ancient times. In this paper, two common fungi, Hericium erinaceus and Agaricus blazei Murill, are taken as examples, and the research progress of their active components, functional characteristics and processing and application are summarized, all of which provide theoretical basis and practical reference for the development and utilization of functional foods.

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Liu J-X, Cai Q-F, Lin X-Z, et al. Research progress on active components, functional characteristics and applications of edible fungi. Food & Medicine Homology, 2025, https://doi.org/10.26599/FMH.2026.9420087
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