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Large-Scale Field Cultivation of Morchella and Relevance of Basic Knowledge for Its Steady Production

Morels are valuable mushrooms worth hundreds of dollars per kilogram. China dramatically expanded morel farming from 2012 to 2022, but many farmers struggle with unstable harvests and profits. Scientists have discovered that successful morel cultivation requires careful attention to species selection, proper nutrition techniques, and understanding the complex mating systems of morel fungi. Better training and scientific knowledge could help make morel farming more reliable and profitable worldwide.

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Molecular docking as a tool for the discovery of molecular targets of nutraceuticals in diseases management

This review explains how scientists use computer simulations to understand how natural food compounds (called nutraceuticals) interact with disease-causing molecules in the body. By using molecular docking software, researchers can predict which compounds might fight diseases like cancer and heart disease before conducting expensive laboratory tests. The review shows that many common foods like turmeric, grapes, and green tea contain compounds that could potentially treat various diseases by targeting specific proteins and pathways involved in disease development.

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Solid-state fermentation as a strategy for improvement of bioactive properties of the plant-based food resources

This review explains how fermentation—a natural biological process—can enhance the health-promoting compounds in plant-based foods. By using specific fungi and bacteria on solid plant materials, scientists can increase beneficial antioxidants and proteins that may help prevent chronic diseases. This method is more environmentally friendly and cost-effective than traditional extraction techniques, making nutritious plant foods even healthier.

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The Antioxidant Properties of Mushroom Polysaccharides can Potentially Mitigate Oxidative Stress, Beta-Cell Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance

This research review explores how mushroom compounds called polysaccharides may help manage diabetes by reducing harmful stress on cells caused by high glucose levels. Scientists found that 104 different mushroom polysaccharides have anti-diabetic properties and can protect insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. These natural compounds show promise as a complementary treatment to conventional diabetes medications, potentially with fewer side effects than synthetic drugs.

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Edible Mushrooms as Functional Ingredients for Development of Healthier and More Sustainable Muscle Foods: A Flexitarian Approach

This comprehensive review explains how edible mushrooms can be added to meat and fish products to make them healthier and more environmentally friendly. Mushrooms are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and natural compounds that fight disease and prevent spoilage. By replacing part of the meat with mushrooms, food makers can create products with better nutrition, longer shelf-life, and reduced salt content, while supporting those pursuing flexitarian diets.

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Innovative applications and therapeutic potential of oilseeds and their by-products: An eco-friendly and sustainable approach

This review explains how leftover materials from oilseed processing, which are usually discarded as waste, contain valuable nutrients and healing compounds. These by-products can be used to make healthier foods like bread, burgers, and drinks, or turned into supplements and medicines. By using these materials instead of wasting them, we can reduce environmental problems, provide better nutrition, and create sustainable food products that help prevent diseases like diabetes and heart problems.

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Natural Antimicrobial Compounds as Promising Preservatives: A Look at an Old Problem from New Perspectives

This review examines natural alternatives to synthetic food preservatives, which are increasingly recognized as potentially harmful. Natural antimicrobial compounds from plants, fungi, and other sources can effectively prevent food spoilage and bacterial contamination. New technologies using light and ultrasound can enhance these natural compounds’ effectiveness. While promising, these natural preservatives need more research and regulatory approval before widespread industrial use.

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Flagellate Dermatitis by Shiitake Mushroom

This case study describes a young man who developed whip-like linear rashes on his skin a few days after eating shiitake mushrooms. The rash, called flagellate dermatitis, is caused by a heat-sensitive substance in undercooked shiitake called lentinan. The condition is harmless and disappeared completely within a week after applying a steroid cream, highlighting the importance of cooking shiitake thoroughly to prevent this reaction.

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