Mushroom

1. Mushroom Cultivators Use Technology to Help Grow 120 Varieties
A new mushroom cultivation facility in North Carolina is leveraging technology to successfully cultivate more than 120 varieties of mushrooms. While the majority of mushrooms commercially available in the United States are either white button or portabella, this advanced cultivation facility is helping to make specialty mushroom varieties available in retail.

2. Dried Shiitake Mushrooms Help Lower Blood Sugar
A recent study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research shows that consuming dried shiitake mushrooms in combination with a cereal-based meal was effective in helping to lower blood glucose levels in healthy individuals. This could provide a promising dietary option for those with elevated blood sugars.

3. Mushrooms Used to Turn Food Waste Into Fertilizer
Mushrooms can play an important role in organic waste management. In a landfill, organic waste takes up a large amount of space, produces methane, and doesn’t break down — but breakdown can happen with a process called composting, which is when mushrooms are used to break down organic material into nutrient-rich fertilizer. This process can help reduce environmental pollution and wasted food.