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Calculated yield extraction of total glucans/dry matter, for different mushroom strains.
| Mushroom Species | Total Dried Weight (g) | Glucans Extracted (g) | Yield % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleurotus ostreatus | 66 | 2.64 | 4 |
| Pleurotus ostreatus var. colombinus | 58 | 1.74 | 3 |
| Pleurotus pulmonarius | 70 | 2.80 | 4 |
| Pleurotus sajor caju | 74 | 1.48 | 2 |
| Pleurotus eryngii | 55 | 3.30 | 6 |
| Pleurotus cornucopiae | 64 | 1.92 | 3 |
| Pleurotus salmoneostramineus | 86 | 2.58 | 3 |
The mushroom giving the maximum yield of glucans extracted were Pleurotus eryngii (6%).
