The document discusses the various types of edible mushrooms commonly found in India. It outlines the main types as button mushrooms, straw mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, milky mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms. For each type, it provides details on cultivation methods, nutritional profiles, and usage. The document serves as an introduction to the different kinds of edible mushrooms available in the Indian market.

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2. CONTENT:
 Introduction,
 Types of edible mushroom in
India,
 Button Mushroom,
 Straw Mushroom,
 Oyster Mushroom,
 Milky Mushroom,
 Cremini Mushroom,
 Shiitake Mushroom,
 Overall View.

3. Mushrooms...

4. Introduction...
 Over 2000 varieties of mushrooms are
Identified all around the world, but only some
Specified types of it are safe to eat.
 Mushroom is an essential or the main
ingredient
In a variety of dishes in multiple cuisines.
 Let’s look at the types of mushrooms
available in
India !

5. Types of edible mushroom in india...
 Various kinds of mushrooms are
cultivated
Commercially in the country.
 Now we see ,the various types of
mushrooms
Available in india.
 Button Mushroom,
 Straw Mushroom,
 Oyster Mushroom,
 Milky Mushroom,
 Cremini Mushroom,
 Shiitake Mushroom,

7. Button mushroom:
 Button mushroom is one of the most commonly
available varieties of mushrooms.
 In, button mushrooms are grown seasonally and
in environment controlled cropping houses.
 White button mushroom requires 20-28 degree C
for vegetative growth(spawn run) and 12-28 degree
C

8. for reproductive growth.
 Besides it requires relative humidity of 80-90%
and enough ventilation during cropping.
 They are very low in calories.
 They offer essential protein and amino acids,
sufficient levels of minerals, vitamins, and fibre.
 Button mushrooms carry vitamin D in the form of
ergocalciferol.
 Vitamin D is an essential fat-soluble vitamin
required for bone growth and calcium metabolism.

10. Straw mushroom:
 Also famous as “Chinese Mushroom” , these are
as
Popular in India as the button mushrooms.
 They have good aroma, flavour, and are rich in
Various nutrients and protein.
 Usually, an edible in tropics and subtropics, in
India, their cultivation generally takes place in
States of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Andra

11. Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu,
Chattishgarh,...etc.
 Paddy straw mushrooms are spawned on
chopped,
soaked paddy straws.
 At times they are spawned on cereal grains or
millets.
 When they are spawned on paddy straw, they are
known as straw spawn and when spawned on
cereal
grains, they are called grain spawn.
 In India, the mushroom of this variety is grown

13. OYSTER MUSHROOM:
• One of the popular types of mushroom in India,
people call it ‘dhingri’ in hindi.
• This variety can easily grow in tropical and
temperate regions.
• Shaped like a fan and dusty colour, they
look a lot like oysters, just like their names.

14. • Their cultivation in Indian usually takes place
In the states of Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal,
Orissa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, etc.
• Oyster mushroom is the rich source of protein,
Vitamins, mineral, fibre and other antioxidants
Like selenium protect body cells from damage that
Might lead to chronic diseases and help to
strengthen
The immune system.
• Oyster mushroom is low in calories ,fat free
Cholesterol free, gluten free and very low in sodium.

16. Milky mushrooms:
o Milky mushroom are also known ‘summer
mushroom’.
o It is a fantastic variety that grows in states like
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andra Pradesh, and
Odisha.
o They are also less demanding and offer a high
yield.

17. o These mushrooms are looks attractive with
Bright white colour and have a good shelf life
As well.
o The sturdy all-white mushrooms appear in
summer
After rainfall in fields and on road verges.
o It is also said to have antibiotic, anti-tumour, and
Anti-cancer properties, and to help in regulating
Diabetes, lowering bad cholesterol levels, and to
have
Strong antioxidants properties.
o For, the grower, milky mushroom is also a

19. Cremini mushroom:
 These mushrooms belong to the same species as
that
Of button mushrooms.
 They just differ slightly due to the development of
A coffee-coloured skinny layer on the cap and thus
Have dark tan patches on top.

20.  These mushrooms are, however, more
Flavourful in taste and have a firmer texture than
Button mushrooms.
 They produce a brown spore print.
 These are great ‘learning mushrooms’.
 Easily obtained at the grocery store, dissect them
 For a mushroom anatomy lesson.
 They fruit from late spring to fall.

22. Shiitake mushroom:
 Famous for their medicinal qualities, this variety
Is gaining popularity among the consumers of
Mushrooms.
 Thus the demand for this type is also increasing
In the country.
 Some farmers in Himachal and other northern

23.  States of India have successfully begun to
Cultivate this variety.
 These mushrooms taste better when cooked,
Carrying a smokey flavour and low water content.
 Shiitake mushroom is used for boosting the
Immune system, lowering blood cholesterol levels,
Treating prostate cancer, and as an anti-aging
agent.
 Abundant in vitamin D , these mushrooms with
Anti viral compounds help combat infections,
Keeping disease at arm’s length.

25. OVERALL TYPES OF EDIBLE
MUSHROOMS IN INDIA...

26. Reference...
 Indiagardening.com
 Meindia.net
 Pinterest
 Britannica.com