Nutritional and Phytochemical Composition of Cultivated Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus florida) in Madurai, India

A study was conducted to investigate the nutrient profile and phytochemical analysis of commercially cultivated oyster mushrooms in Madurai. The study revealed the presence of all the biomolecules following series of phytochemical tests. The volatile phytocompounds were documented using Hs-GCMS. The oyster mushroom had 90% moisture, and this was the highest, followed by 55% of protein, 40% of carbohydrate, 32% of Fiber, 10% of Ash and 8% of Fat. Mineral analysis showed that Phosphorus was the most abundant mineral, followed by potassium, with values of 2000mg/100g and 400mg/100g, respectively. Vitamin analysis revealed the presence of vitamins B, C, and E, with B being the most abundant, while the least abundant vitamin was C. Phytochemical screening of ethanolic and aqueous extracts showed the presence of secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, and polyphenols. The Polyphenol content was much higher than the rest of the base, with a value of 4-13%. Data analysis was done in Microsoft excel 2010 and PAST software version 5.22. Ultimately, this study confirms that commercially cultivated oyster mushroom Pleurotus florida in Madurai is a rich source of vital nutrients and useful phytochemicals, highlighting its potential as a valuable dietary supplement.