Exploring Consumer Behavior and Preferences towards Edible Mushrooms in Slovakia

Article Environmental Sciences

Road traffic and abiotic parameters of underlying soils determine the mineral composition and nutritive value of the mushroom Macrolepiota procera (Scop.) Singer

Miroslaw Mleczek et al.

Summary: The research investigates the effects of road traffic and soil chemical characteristics on the mineral composition of Macrolepiota procera fruit bodies growing near a road and a forest. Findings indicate that variations in soil elements concentrations lead to differences in mineral composition of the fruit bodies.

CHEMOSPHERE (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Mercury in scarletina bolete mushroom (Neoboletus luridiformis): Intake, spatial distribution in the fruiting body, accumulation ability and health risk assessment

Julius Arvay et al.

Summary: This study focused on the bioconcentration of mercury in Neoboletus luridiformis and evaluated ecological, bioconcentration, and health indicators. The results indicated that consuming this mushroom in polluted areas could have negative health effects.

ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY (2022)

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Article Agronomy

An Analysis of Mushroom Consumption in Hungary in the International Context

Bernadett Bringye et al.

Summary: Producing and consuming mushrooms could address various challenges facing mankind, such as creating jobs, improving diets, and serving as a potential supplementary therapy. Through research on Hungarian mushroom consumer behavior, four dimensions were identified, leading to the segmentation of consumers into health-conscious, indifferent, and average groups. The study concluded that consumers' demographics significantly impact mushroom consumption behavior, which could have implications for policymakers and businesses in diversifying production and marketing strategies.

AGRICULTURE-BASEL (2021)

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Article Forestry