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Oyetayo, F.L. and Akindahunsi, A.A. (2004) Nutrient Distribution in Wild and Cultivated Edible Mushroom, Pleurotus sajor-caju. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, 2, 166-168.

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• TITLE: Purification of β-Glucan of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus pulmonarius) and Its Application in Model Food

  AUTHORS: Hulya Demir

  KEYWORDS: Oyster Mushroom, Alkaline Extraction, Glycemic Index

  JOURNAL NAME: Agricultural Sciences, Vol.14 No.12, December 28, 2023

  ABSTRACT: Mushrooms are recognized as sources of β-glucan. The aim of this study was to purify β-glucan from oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus pulmonarius) by alkaline extraction. The extracted β-glucan was added to a cracker recipe and the sensory, physical and estimated glycemic index of the final product were evaluated. Optimum extraction parameters were determined to be 80˚C, 90 minutes and 30% KOH. The β-glucan crackers had a glycemic index ranging from 88.07 to 67.32, while glucose had a glycemic index of 100. Based on the sensory study, it can be concluded that crackers enriched with β-glucan and possessing functional qualities may meet consumer expectations.