Question

name two edible fungi. why are fungi preferred as food?

Answer 1

These are the names of two edible fungi:

-Mushroom

-Giant puffball

Fungi is preferred as food because they add good flavor and color to the food. They also gives a good aroma to food. Secondly, it can replace many artificial and meat based diets for both animals and humans.

Moreover, it is cheap and easily accessible.

Answer 2

Some fungi are edible

Explanation:

• Some fungi are used as food because it has high nutritional value and don't create any side effect in the body.

• It is tasty and thus preferred by human and animals.

• It contain vitamin and minerals like potassium,calcium, cobalamin, Vitamin D,Vitamin A,Cholesterol, unsaturated fats, proteins etc.

• Edible fungi are mostly mushroom species.

• Some edible mushrooms are-Boletus edulis,Calbovista subsculpta, Calvatia gigantea etc.