Physical properties, nutrients and estimated volatiles of Agaricus bisporus (white) at two harvests
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2011
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Agaricus bisporus was investigated in two harvest terms with three flushes in each. Cultivated mushrooms like Agaricus bisporus were produced in multiple flushes in the same compost substrate. Texture, diameter, protein, ash, moisture, vitamin and mineral contents were determined, and results from the harvests and flushes were compared. Mean values of texture, diameter, and protein content increased in the second harvest term were compared to the first and they were higher in the second and third flushes for both harvests. Volatiles of mushrooms were identified using gas chromatography and mass spectrophotometer (Gc-Ms) employing a library catalog. Estimated aroma volatiles and ratios differed among harvest time and flushes.