One of the world's largest mushroom farms is located in the Irish county of Monaghan. The partner of the BioRescue project has its own laboratories, where 40 scientists not only study the composition of compost, but also conduct extensive research on the mushrooms themselves. They believe that mushrooms can become the food of the future.
Direct speech: “We describe the kingdom of mushrooms as a separate group located between plants and animals,” says Peter Corcoran, Director of MBio
Direct speech: “Mushrooms are very useful for us. They are very healthy, contain little fat, but a lot of fiber and protein. They are also rich in important nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, ”said Jude Wilson, a biologist at MBio, about the beneficial properties of mushrooms.
Like ferns, mushrooms are considered the oldest inhabitants of the Earth. They even survived the dinosaurs.
Direct speech: “Just like our skin, a mushroom produces vitamin D when exposed to light. This process is almost the same as in humans. Therefore, the fungus is a plant source of vitamin D, although chronic vitamin D deficiency is observed all over the world, ”says Corcoran.
Wilson explained ways to further enhance the nutritional value of mushrooms. Direct speech: “We know what chemical processes in compost affect the quality and nutritional value of mushrooms.
Therefore, we can make small adjustments to the quality of compost, with which we can grow mushrooms, even richer in nutrients. "
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