Pleurotus is a genus of edible mushrooms widely cultivated throughout the world in a variety
of substrates and conditions which have an impact on the content of macronutrients and
mycochemicals. It is an excellent source of crude fiber and β-glucans (10.3% and 25.9%,
respectively). Particularly for P. ostreatus, the Amino Acid Score (AAS) meets the nutritional
requirements of all essential amino acids for adults. The use of substrates containing
bioactive compounds or supplemented with minerals, as well as postharvest treatments are …