Vol. 12, Issue 7 (2023)

Author(s):
Pradeep Kumar Badhai, Akhilesh Singh, Chetana Jangde and Harvinder Kumar Singh

Abstract:
The paddy straw mushroom and Termitomyces mushrooms are very popular among the people of Chhattisgarh. The analysis of proximate components of three species of Termitomyces and paddy straw mushroom with analysis of micronutrients was examined in this study. The study revealed that among the three Termitomyces species, the protein content of T. heimii was found to be higher (34.6%). Fiber and carbohydrate percent was found higher in T. mammiformis 13.58% and 57.9% respectively. Ash content was found higher in T. microcarpus (24.6%). The lowest fat content was found in T. mammiformis (1.20%). Although moisture content was found high in Termitomyces species, the T. microcarpus found the highest moisture content (92.40%) among these three Termitomyces species. It was found that paddy straw mushroom (IGKV/VV-18/2019) contained 30.41% protein, 5% fat, 5.43% ash, and 90% moisture. The significant amount of micronutrient was found in Volvariella volvacea (IGKV/VV-18/2019) viz. Phosphorus 9.70%, Potassium 38%, Zinc 1.22%, Iron 0.36%, Manganese 0.47% and Copper 0.13%. The powder from dried fruiting bodies of T. mammiformis, T. heimii, and T. microcarpus remained fresh with its signature flavor and aroma even after six months with no microbial counts.