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[Selenium in mushrooms]
Jerzy Falandysz1, Krzysztof Lipka
1Zakład Chemii Srodowiska i Ekotoksykologii, Uniwersytet Gdański, 80-952 Gdańsk. jfalandy@pcb.chem.univ.gda.pl
Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny
|December 30, 2006
Summary
Certain edible mushrooms, particularly from the Albatrellus genus, are exceptionally rich in selenium. Data on selenium content in European edible mushrooms is limited, especially considering the diversity of species.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Environmental Science
- Food Science
Context:
- Edible mushrooms are a significant food source in Europe.
- Selenium is an essential trace element with varying bioavailability.
- Understanding selenium accumulation in mushrooms is crucial for dietary intake assessments.
Purpose:
- To review and synthesize available scientific literature on selenium content and speciation in European edible mushrooms.
- To identify mushroom species with high and low selenium accumulation.
- To highlight gaps in current knowledge regarding selenium in edible fungi.
Summary:
- Review of scientific literature on selenium content and speciation in European edible mushrooms.
- Albatrellus species exhibit exceptionally high selenium levels.
- Other genera like Boletus, Macrolepiota, Agaricus, and Ramaria show lower, but variable, selenium concentrations.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of selenium in edible mushrooms, aiding nutritional and toxicological assessments.
- Identifies key species for potential selenium biofortification or as dietary selenium sources.
- Emphasizes the need for expanded research on selenium in a wider range of wild and cultivated mushroom species.
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