Content and Bioaccumulation of Nine Mineral Elements in Ten Mushroom Species of the Genus Boletus

This research analyzed the mineral content of ten different species of wild Boletus mushrooms from China to understand their nutritional value and ability to accumulate minerals from soil. The study reveals these mushrooms are excellent sources of essential minerals needed in human diet. Impacts on everyday life: • Identifies wild Boletus mushrooms as good dietary sources of essential minerals like phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and zinc • Helps consumers understand which parts of mushrooms (caps vs stems) contain higher concentrations of specific nutrients • Provides scientific basis for traditional use of wild mushrooms as nutritious food • Supports food safety by showing these mushrooms’ natural mineral accumulation patterns • Helps foragers and consumers make informed decisions about wild mushroom consumption