Lentinus edodes

Lentinus edodes belongs to fungi, Basidiomycetes, Agaricus, Pleurotus, Lentinus. Lentinus edodes is also known as fragrant mushroom, fragrant mushroom, winter mushroom and flower mushroom. According to the analysis of Guangling Lentinus edodes, every 100g of Lentinus edodes contains 13g of protein, 1.8g of fat, 124mg of calcium, 415mg of phosphorus and 25.3mg of iron, and rich vitamins B1, B2, C and D, etc. Protein of Lentinus edodes is composed of 18 amino acids, accounting for 35.9% of the total essential amino acids, and has high nutritional value. Lentinus edodes contains adenine, choline, tyrosine, oxidase and some nucleic acid substances, which can reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and blood fat, and prevent diseases such as arteriosclerosis and cirrhosis. Lentinus edodes polysaccharide can improve the activity of helper T cells and enhance human humoral immune function. A large number of practices have proved that mushrooms have a wide range of prevention and treatment of cancer and have been used in clinical treatment. Mushrooms also contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, which play a great role in promoting human metabolism and improving the adaptability of the body. Lentinus edodes can also treat diabetes, tuberculosis, infectious hepatitis and neuritis, and can also be used for dyspepsia, constipation and weight loss. Mushrooms can be used for soup, stew or stir-fry. There are 18 kinds of amino acids in protein of Lentinus edodes. Of the eight amino acids necessary for human body, Lentinus edodes accounts for seven. Lentinus edodes also contains a large amount of glutamic acid, various sugars, etc., which are the important substances that constitute the inherent fragrance and flavor of Lentinus edodes. Therefore, nutritionists say that the nutritional value of shiitake mushrooms is four times that of beef, and they regard shiitake mushrooms as "the pinnacle of plant food". The reason why consumers love mushrooms so much is self-evident.
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