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Grading dried shiitake mushrooms is an indispensable production step, as there are large quality differences between different grades, which affect the product's price and marketability..

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Shiitake · 2023 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

Dynamic changes and formation of key contributing odorants with amino acids and reducing sugars as precursors in shiitake mushrooms during hot air drying.

The dynamic variations in key contributing odorants, amino acids and reducing sugars in shiitake mushrooms during hot-air drying were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass (HPLC-MS/MS) and ion chromatography (IC)..

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Research Article · Chinese medicine

Fermented cordyceps powder alleviates silica-induced pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis in rats by regulating the Th immune response.

BACKGROUND: Silicosis is an important occupational disease caused by inhalation of free silica and is characterized by persistent pulmonary inflammation, subsequent fibrosis and lung dysfunction. Until now, there has been no effective treatment for the disease due to the complexity of pathogenesis..

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Research Article · IMA fungus

Mitochondrial genome of Cordyceps blackwelliae: organization, transcription, and evolutionary insights into Cordyceps.

Cordyceps is a diverse genus of insect pathogenic fungi, with about 180 accepted species, including some well-known ones used as ethnic medicine and/or functional food. Nevertheless, mitogenomes are only available for four members of the genus..

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Reishi · 2023 · Research Article · Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

The Addition of Reishi and Lion's Mane Mushroom Powder to Pasta Influences the Content of Bioactive Compounds and the Antioxidant, Potential Anti-Inflammatory, and Anticancer Properties of Pasta.

The influence of a 2.5% and 5% addition of dried Reishi and Lion's Mane mushrooms on the content of bioactive compounds and some pro-health properties of pasta was studied..

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Research Article · Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)

The Effect of Nanobubble Water Containing Cordyceps Extract and Withaferin A on Free Fatty Acid-Induced Lipid Accumulation in HepG2 Cells.

Cordyceps extract and withaferin A (Wi-A) are natural compounds that have therapeutic effects on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, their efficacy is limited and a long treatment duration is usually required..

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Cordyceps · 2023 · Research Article · Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

The Large Molecular Weight Polysaccharide from Wild Cordyceps and Its Antitumor Activity on H22 Tumor-Bearing Mice.

Cordyceps has anti-cancer effects; however, the bioactive substance and its effect are still unclear. Polysaccharides extracted from Cordyceps sinensis, the fugus of Cordyceps, have been reported to have anti-cancer properties..

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Shiitake · 2022 · Journal Article · Eur Food Res Technol

Authentication of shiitake powder using HPLC fingerprints combined with chemometrics

Shiitake powder is an important part of international agricultural trade. It is generally in dry powder state due to the requirement of preservation, so economically motivated adulteration in the shoddy way (using stipe instead of pileus) or the counterfeit way (using cheap mushroom) should be concerned, while methods….

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Nameko · 2022 · Journal Article · Journal of food biochemistry

Chemical properties and anti‐fatigue effect of polysaccharide from Pholiota nameko

The aim of this study was to explore the primary chemical properties and anti‐fatigue effect in vivo of Pholiota nameko polysaccharide (PNP). Through UV‐visible spectrum, the absorption peaks of proteins, nucleic acids and pigments were not found..

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Shiitake · 2022 · Journal Article · Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + [i.e. und] Technologie. Food science + technology. Science + technologie alimentaire

Comparison of different drying techniques for shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes): Changes in volatile compounds, taste properties, and texture qualities

The impact of heat pump dehumidifier drying (HPD) on the sensory qualities of shiitake mushroom was comprehensively evaluated in comparison with hot air drying (HAD) and vacuum freeze drying (VFD)..

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Shiitake · 2022 · Journal Article · Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + [i.e. und] Technologie. Food science + technology. Science + technologie alimentaire

Deep learning based research on quality classification of shiitake mushrooms

The classification and processing of shiitake mushrooms is inclined to a labor-intensive task, which needs to pick shiitake mushrooms of high quality by labor force for a long time..

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Shiitake · 2022 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Effect of Electrohydrodynamic (EHD) on Drying Kinetics and Quality Characteristics of Shiitake Mushroom.

The effect of an electrohydrodynamic (EHD) drying system on the drying kinetics, microstructure and nutritional composition of shiitake mushrooms was studied. Shiitake mushroom slices were dried at 0, 18, 22, 26, 30 and 34 kV..

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Shiitake · 2022 · Journal Article · Food chemistry

Effects of negative air ions treatment on the quality of fresh shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes) during storage.

Fresh shiitake (Lentinus edodes) is prone to brown, pileus-opening and flavor-loss during storage. Therefore, it is important to find an effective preservation method for fresh shiitake..

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Reishi · 2022 · Journal Article · Journal of bioscience and bioengineering

Intraspecific comparison of mitochondrial genomes reveals the evolution in medicinal fungus Ganoderma lingzhi.

Several mitogenomes of the genus Ganoderma have been assembled, but intraspecific comparisons of mitogenomes in Ganoderma lingzhi have not been reported. In this study, 19 G.

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Lion's Mane · 2022 · Research Article · Frontiers in nutrition

Potential antidepressant effects of a dietary supplement from the chlorella and lion's mane mushroom complex in aged SAMP8 mice.

Since the 1990s, the prevalence of mental illnesses, such as depression, has been increasing annually and has become a major burden on society. Due to the many side effects of antidepressant drugs, the development of a complementary therapy from natural materials is an urgent need..

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Shiitake · 2022 · Journal Article · Lebensmittel-Wissenschaft + [i.e. und] Technologie. Food science + technology. Science + technologie alimentaire

Shiitake mycelium fermentation improves digestibility, nutritional value, flavor and functionality of plant proteins.

Plant proteins can serve as inexpensive and environmentally friendly meat-replacements. However, poor taste characteristics and relatively low nutritional value prevent their full acceptance as meat substitutes.

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Wood Ear · 2022 · Journal Article · Ecotoxicology and environmental safety

The effect of carbonization temperature on the capacity and mechanisms of Cd(II)-Pb(II) mix-ions adsorption by wood ear mushroom sticks derived biochar.

Heavy metals often coexist in contaminated environmental media, and competition between heavy metals for adsorption sites influences the absorption capacity of biochar..

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Cordyceps · 2021 · Research Article · Se pu = Chinese journal of chromatography

[Fingerprint establishment and multi-indicator quantitative analysis of fermented Cordyceps powder and products].

Currently, guanosine, adenosine, and uridine contents are specified as the quality criteria for related products in the quality standards for fermented Cordyceps powder preparations included in the 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia..

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Shiitake · 2021 · Research Article · Food science & nutrition

Effect of simulated transport vibration on the quality of shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes) during storage.

The quality and shelf life of mushrooms are critical to their commercial viability. In this study, the effects of simulated transport vibration on postharvest quality of shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) were assessed over 12 days of storage..

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Shiitake · 2021 · Journal Article · Journal of the science of food and agriculture

Intensive pulsed light pretreatment combined with controlled temperature and humidity for convection drying to reduce browning and improve quality of dried shiitake mushrooms

BACKGROUND: The change of surface color caused by browning during the drying process of shiitake mushrooms seriously affects its market circulation. Intensive pulsed light (IPL) as a non‐heat‐treatment method can reduce enzyme activity by changing the enzyme structure..

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Chaga · 2021 · Research Article · Food science & nutrition

Targeting SARS-CoV-2 with Chaga mushroom: An in silico study toward developing a natural antiviral compound.

The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has caused large-scale global outbreaks and mainly mediates host cell entry through the interaction of its spike (S) protein with the human angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2) receptor..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2021 · Journal Article · Environmental science and pollution research international

Two birds with one stone: oyster mushroom mediated bimetallic Au-Pt nanoparticles for agro-waste management and anticancer activity.

Agriculture has the most significant contribution in fulfilling the basic human need, sustaining life, and strengthening the economy of any country. To feed the exploding population of the world, there has been a quantum jump in the production of agricultural commodities, which has led to the production of a….

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Shiitake · 2015 · Journal Article · Food additives & contaminants. Part A, Chemistry, analysis, control, exposure & risk assessment

Observed distribution of radiocaesium contamination in shiitake lots and variability of test results.

Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) cultivated on bed-log are known to accumulate radiocaesium. Since the Fukushima-Diichi nuclear power plant accident (2011), the violation rate has been higher for log-cultivated shiitake than that for agricultural products or other foodstuffs..

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Shiitake · 2026 · Journal Article · Environmental microbiology

Edible Fungi Are a Hidden Source of Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide.

This study provides the first clear evidence that edible mushrooms, such as Lentinula edodes (shiitake), Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus eryngii, can generate carbon monoxide (CO) as part of their metabolic activity-independent of bacteria, illumination or oxygen limitation..

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King Oyster · 2026 · Research Article · The FEBS journal

Sensing of cardiolipin exposure on plasma membranes of apoptotic cells by EryA-mCherry protein.

Erylysin A (EryA), an aegerolysin protein produced by the edible king oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii), interacts strongly with an invertebrate-specific membrane sphingolipid ceramide phosphoethanolamine..

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Turkey Tail · 2025 · Journal Article · Environmental technology

Evaluation of mixed culture fungal strains for degradation of paraquat.

ABSTRACTThe potential of fungal mixed culture CI (Aspergillus niger + Phanerochaete chrysosporium), CII (Aspergillus niger AN400 + Trametes versicolor), and CIII (Phanerochaete chrysosporium + Trametes versicolor) was evaluated for paraquat removal, along with the individual potential of each fungus..

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Reishi · 2025 · Research Article · Food science & nutrition

Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation Reveal Ganodermanontriol Modulates Pneumonia via TNF/NF-κB/MAPKs Signaling Pathway.

Ganoderma lucidum (Leyss. ex Fr.) Karst, commonly known as Lingzhi, has long been employed in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties, particularly in alleviating respiratory issues like cough and asthma..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Journal Article · Water research

Sticky or thrifty: Divergence in extracellular glycometabolic architecture underpins contrasting fungal bioflocculation strategies.

Fungal-assisted bioflocculation is attracting attention as a chemical-free route for algal bloom mitigation and pollutants sequestration, but its species-specific traits that govern performance remain poorly quantified, hindering rational strain selection and scale-up..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2025 · Journal Article · Journal of hazardous materials

Study on the degradation efficiency and mechanism of polystyrene microplastics by five kinds of edible fungi.

The harm caused by microplastics to the environment and human body has become a hot issue, and screening for microorganisms that potentially degrade microplastics is urgently needed..

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Shiitake · 2024 · Journal Article · Journal of food composition and analysis

Effect of hot air-drying and pasteurization on ergothioneine content in edible mushrooms

This study investigates the effects of thermal processing and storage on ergothioneine concentration in three edible mushroom species: Agaricus bisporus (button mushrooms), Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushrooms), and Lentinula edodes (shiitake)..

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Oyster Mushroom · 2024 · Research Article · Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B

Unlocking the growth potential: harnessing the power of synbiotics to enhance cultivation of Pleurotus spp.

The oyster mushroom (Pleurotus spp.) is one of the most widely cultivated mushroom species globally. The present study investigated the effect of synbiotics on the growth and quality of Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus pulmonarius..

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King Oyster · 2024 · Research Article · Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology

Unveiling the kinetic versatility of aryl-alcohol oxidases with different electron acceptors.

Introduction: Aryl-alcohol oxidase (AAO) shows a pronounced duality as oxidase and dehydrogenase similar to that described for other glucose-methanol-choline (GMC) oxidase/dehydrogenase superfamily proteins involved in lignocellulose decomposition..

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Shiitake · 2026 · Preprint · journal metadata

Volatile Compounds from Waste Shiitake Fungi Beds Enhance Rice Growth, Yield, and Performance Under High-Temperature Field Conditions

Agricultural waste streams represent an underutilized source of bioactive compounds with potential to enhance crop resilience under climate stress. We previously showed that volatile compounds (VCs) emitted from waste shiitake fungi beds (WSFBs) promote early rice seedling growth under controlled conditions..

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Almond Mushroom · 2025 · Preprint · journal metadata

Analysis and Mean-Field Limit of a Hybrid PDE-ABM Modeling Angiogenesis-Regulated Resistance Evolution

Mathematical modeling is indispensable in oncology for unraveling the complex interplay between tumor growth, vascular remodeling, and therapeutic resistance. Here, we address the critical need for integrative frameworks capturing bidirectional feedback between hypoxia-driven angiogenesis and stochastic resistance….

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Chaga · 2025 · Preprint · journal metadata

Impact of a CoQ10, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, and Chaga Extract Formulation on Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress: NMR Metabolomic Insights into Cellular Energy and Neurotransmission

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a novel antioxidant formulation (RP-25) con-taining CoQ10, alpha-lipoic acid, and Chaga extract on mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress..

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Cordyceps · 2020 · Review Article · Frontiers in pharmacology

Cordyceps spp.: A Review on Its Immune-Stimulatory and Other Biological Potentials.

In recent decades, interest in the Cordyceps genus has amplified due to its immunostimulatory potential. Cordyceps species, its extracts, and bioactive constituents have been related with cytokine production such as interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-12, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, phagocytosis….

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Maitake · 2004 · Research Article · Shi yong jun xue bao (Online)

A study on the immunoregulatory function of Grifola frondosa polysaccharide capsule

The effects of adaptation to cold, hypoxia, or exercise on hyperbaric decompression tolerance were investigated in two factorial experiments. For either 14 or 28 days, groups of mice were handled (control); exposed discontinuously for 4 h to cold (4 degrees C) or hypoxia (P approximately 379 or 320 Torr); or exercised….

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Wood Ear · 2004 · Journal Article · Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology

Reductive Effect of Hot-Water Extracts from Woody Ear (Auricularia auricula-judae Quel.) on Food Intake and Blood Glucose Concentration in Genetically Diabetic KK-Ay Mice

Genetically diabetic (type II) KK-Ay mice, male and 5 wk of age, were divided into four groups and fed test diets containing 2 (2F), 5 (5F), 10 (10F), or 20 (20F)% fat for 4 wk, and then the 5F group and one-half of the 20F group continued to be fed the corresponding diet and the other half of the latter group was….

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Enoki · 1999 · Journal Article · FEMS microbiology letters

Double-stranded RNA and virus-like particles in the edible basidiomycete Flammulina velutipes (Enokitake).

One of the commercial strains of Flammulina velutipes was analyzed for the presence of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) elements to examine the underlying mechanism of strain degeneration. As a result, two dsRNA elements sized 1.9 and 1.8 kb were detected in mycelium derived from spontaneously brown-colored fruit body..

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Enoki · 1997 · Journal Article · Natural Product Research and Development

Trients of the Flammulina velutipes and its functions

A discriminated escape training paradigm was used to study the effects of reserpine on learning and memory in mice. Intraperitoneal injection of reserpine before reversal training had no effect on acquisition but did produced a time-and dose-dependent impairment of retention test performance 10 days later..

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Shiitake · 2026 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Atmospheric Cold Plasma Degradation of Fenvalerate Residues on Shiitake Mushrooms: Mechanisms, Toxicity Evolution, and Quality Effects.

Fenvalerate residues on edible mushrooms pose significant risks to food safety and aquatic ecosystems. This study investigated the efficiency, degradation mechanisms, toxicity evolution, and quality effects of atmospheric cold plasma (ACP) for removing fenvalerate from shiitake mushrooms..

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Cordyceps · 2026 · Research Article · Experimental & applied acarology

Corn oil-formulated Cordyceps javanica: a high-performance, low-impact tool for integrated tick management.

Mycoacaricides represent a promising alternative for managing resistant tick populations. This study evaluated the efficacy of corn oil-based Cordyceps javanica formulations against non-parasitic stages the southern cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus under laboratory and semi-field conditions..

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Shiitake · 2026 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules

Development of pH-sensitive colorimetric labels base on chitosan-agar films embedded with alizarin and cinnamaldehyde essential oil for monitoring the freshness of fresh-cut papayas and shiitake mushrooms.

The pH-sensitive colorimetric labels (PSCLs) were developed to monitor the freshness of fresh-cut papayas and shiitake mushrooms. These PSCLs were prepared using the solution-casting films and thoroughly characterized in terms of their physicochemical and thermal properties, microstructure, and application….

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Reishi · 2026 · Journal Article · Natural product research

Physicochemical profiles and antioxidant capacities of lingzhi (Ganoderma lingzhi) polysaccharides under different extraction regimes.

Polysaccharides (GLPs) were extracted from the fruiting bodies of Ganoderma lingzhi using an optimised water-extraction and alcohol-precipitation method. Two homogeneous fractions (GLP1 and GLP2) were purified, and their molecular weights, monosaccharide compositions, and antioxidant activities were characterised via….

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Shiitake · 2026 · Journal Article · BMC biotechnology

Study on the mesoscopic characteristics of densified forming of shiitake mushroom residue biomass considering particle breakage.

The development of biomass pellet fuels represents an important pathway for achieving a low-carbon energy transition. Based on the particle breakage behavior of the feedstock, this study investigated the mesoscopic characteristics of the densification process of shiitake mushroom residue (SMR) biomass using piston….

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Shiitake · 2025 · Journal Article · International journal of biological macromolecules

Development of a multifunctional and sustainable pterostilbene nanoemulsion incorporated chitosan-alginate food packaging film for shiitake mushroom preservation.

The pervasive use of petroleum-based food packaging has caused significant ecological damage due to their unsustainability and non-biodegradability. Polysaccharide-based biodegradable materials are promising alternatives, but low hydrophobicity and functional properties limit their practical applications which can be….

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Shiitake · 2025 · Journal Article · Journal of the science of food and agriculture

High‐intensity ultrasound treatment of shiitake mushroom protein isolate: effects on physicochemical, structural properties, and functional performance

BACKGROUND: With increasing consumer demand for healthy and sustainable food, plant proteins have been used widely in meat substitutes, dairy alternatives, and functional foods..

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Cordyceps · 2025 · Research Article · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland)

Histopathological Study of Host-Pathogen Interactions Between Cordyceps javanica PSUC002 and Hypothenemus hampei.

The use of entomopathogenic fungi (EPF), such as Cordyceps javanica, to reduce insect pest populations is gaining traction since it is an environmentally safe approach that can control many pests at different life stages..

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Shiitake · 2025 · Journal Article · Food Bioprocess Technol

Machine Learning Unveils Potential Taste Biomarkers Associated with Energy Status in Shiitake Mushrooms During Spore Release

Spore release, marking the initiation of mushroom taste quality deterioration, is associated with energy metabolism. To elucidate the role of energy status, shiitake mushrooms were subjected to different energy treatments (ATP and CCCP), and the dynamic changes in taste profile during spore release were monitored..

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Cordyceps · 2025 · Research Article · Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Maintaining the Quality and Nutritional Integrity of Chilled Cordyceps sinensis: Comparative Effects and Mechanisms of Modified Atmosphere Packaging and UV-Based Interventions.

Cordyceps sinensis (C. sinensis) is widely recognized for its bioactive compounds and associated health benefits.

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