Accumulation characteristics of mineral elements in the fruiting bodies of Lentinula edodes from main production areas in China (opens in new tab)

IntroductionChina is the world’s leading producer of Lentinula edodes, the most widely consumed edible mushroom and an important dietary element source. However, no nationwide study has systematically assessed its mineral profile, including content ranking, elemental enrichment/absorption patterns, and the respective influences of origin, cultivar, and heavy metals.MethodsTen essential minerals (K, Ca, Na, P, Mg, Cu, Fe, Se, Mn, Zn) were analyzed in L. edodes fruiting bodies. Samples were col...