Research Progress on Nutrient Composition, Function and Processing of Morels

Abstract

Morels (Morchella) are edible and medicinal mushrooms. It is rich in nutrient compositions such as proteins, polysaccharides, dietary fibers, and organic acids. It has functions including immune regulation, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-fatigue, and blood sugar reduction. It can be processed into health products, snacks, drinks, and seasonings. This article provides a comprehensive review of the research progress on nutrient compositions, functions, and product processing of morels in the past decade, aiming to guide the development of the morel industry in a scientific and healthy direction.

Keywords

• morel
• nutrient composition
• function
• product