PASTEURIZATION OF AGRICULTURAL SUBSTRATES FOR EDIBLE MUSHROOM PRODUCTION

• DOI: 10.55251/jmbfs.5729
• Publication Date: 2022-05-06T08:52:29Z
• Authors: Armando Antonio M...; Lourdes Mariana C...; Albert Bordons; Boris Rodríguez-P...
• Keywords: Pasteurization; Pleurotus ostreatus; Pleurotus

Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushrooms) are the second edible mushroom produced worldwide. They have great nutritional value, their production is sustainable and uses a variety of cheap lignocellulosic substrates, including agricultural industrial wastes. This article aims to discuss various methods substrates disinfection for growing ostreatus, which one most critical step in cultivation. The main characteristics thermal pasteurization other such as microwave ultraviolet radiation been compared discussed. In terms Pleurotus, common substrate with particular emphasis on yield biological efficiency. ratio time/Temperature has also focused because its major influence degradation nutrients equipment used described. conclusion this review that best option it eliminates competitive microorganisms from retain nutrients, allows some beneficial survive. Among several methods, scalding at 80ºC short times less than 30 min seems option, processing tunnels be suitable equipment.