Lions' Mane (Hericium erinaceus) - Grown in China and Japan for hundreds of years, these mushrooms are renowned for their medicinal benefits. A good accompaniment to meats, stir-fries and heavy sauces. 
Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) - Cultivated and nurtured in Japan for more than a thousand years, Shiitake mushrooms are a sought-after ingredient for many Oriental dishes. Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) - With a thick, soft texture and a subtle flavour, these mushrooms can be eaten raw or cooked and are often used in Oriental dishes. You’ll know exactly which varieties you’re eating and you can enjoy watching the process as they fruit. They’re also a very rich source of protein and therefore perfect for vegans and vegetarians.Īlthough mushrooms do grow in the wild, it’s much safer to grow your own than risk foraging. Mushrooms are virtually fat and calorie-free and are packed full of vitamins and minerals to keep you feeling on top form. Image: Mushroom 'White Cap Button' from Thompson & Morgan "You can even cultivate mushrooms in the comfort of your home if you know how do to it," Ayodele said.White button mushrooms can be cooked in a variety of ways and added to different dishes "Mushrooms are very affordable and everybody can also embark on its cultivation because it is not hard to cultivate. "The protein content in mushrooms can be compared to that of beef and fish which is very expensive for the less privileged people to buy. 
The don said that mushroom could be used for management of chronic diseases such as cancer and HIV, among others. He also called for more awareness on mushroom cultivation in order to popularise its cultivation and consumption among Nigerians. "China, Russia and even some other parts of the United States of America embark on mushroom cultivation which earn them a lot of foreign exchange apart from local consumption," he said.Īyodele also reiterated the need for nutritional and health benefits of mushroom, stressing that there was the need for increase in mushroom cultivation in the country. He said that Nigerian farmers should take a cue from Asian countries and cultivate more mushrooms which could increase the nation's Gross Domestic Product to trillion annually if the sector was well developed.
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