Macrofungi have been utilized as a food source for thousands of years and contribute significantly to human health and nutrition. The increasing recognition of macrofungi as a valuable food source has resulted in an exponential increase in global production, trade and consumption of macrofungi. Thus, in this article, we present up-to-date information on the types and use of macrofungi as food, current trade and production volumes and how macrofungi contribute to human health and nutrition. Furthermore, we include a discussion on the latest information regarding which species of macrofungi are safe to eat.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819990-9.00071-8Altmetric score:
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Publication year
2021
Authors
Mortimer, P.E.; Boa, E.; Hyde, K.D.; Li, H.
Language
English
Keywords
fungi, food source, economic impact, forest management, sustainable development, wild fungi
