Q1059
Common name of Lentinus edodes is
A.
Oyster mushroom
B.
Shiitake mushroom
AnswerC.
Paddy straw mushroom
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The common name of Lentinus edodes is Shiitake mushroom.The shiitake is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is now cultivated and consumed around the globe. It is considered a medicinal mushroom in some forms of traditional medicine.
In a 100-gram reference serving, raw shiitake mushrooms provide 141 kilojoules (34 kilocalories) of food energy and are 90% water, 7% carbohydrates, 2% protein and less than 1% fat.