Chemical profiles and health-promoting effects of porcini mushroom (Boletus edulis): A narrative review.

Yongqi Tan, Nian-Kai Zeng, Baojun Xu

Journal: Food chemistry 2022;390():133199

PMID: 35597089

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Abstract

Boletus edulis is an edible mushroom with nutritious, delicacy, and pharmacological properties. It is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, and taste compounds, while low in fat and calories. Diverse bioactive compounds, including polysaccharides, phenolic compounds, and phytosterols, have been found in B. edulis. In addition, bioactive compounds and chemical extracts from B. edulis have been verified to possess constipation prevention, antioxidant, antineoplastic, anti-inflammatory, hepato-protective, antibacterial, and antiviral activities. This paper provides an overview of B. edulis research in recent two decades, emphasizing the nutrition constituents, taste and flavor components, bioactive compounds, and health-promoting effects of B. edulis. Boletus edulis appeared to have health-promoting effects that may effectively prevent or treat various chronic diseases. The potential of B. edulis as a functional food and medicine needs to be further investigated and confirmed.

Address: Food Science and Technology Program, BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519087, China.; Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China.; Food Science and Technology Program, BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519087, China. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133199

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MeSH Terms: Agaricales, Antioxidants, Basidiomycota, Phenols