Mushrooms are called the 'food of the Gods' since ancient times. There exist over 14,000 types of mushrooms in the world such as button, cup, flat mushrooms, shiitake, oyster, morchella, crimini and brown caps, of which only 3000 are types of edible mushrooms and 700 have medicinal properties. About 1400 types have been identified as poisonous. Mushrooms are generally applied to the edible types of fungi which are cultivated all the year.

Mushrooms are stated as good source of dietary fiber, low fat content, no cholesterol, rich in folic acid, nicotinic acid, rich in minerals like potassium, iron, copper, phosphorus and rich in vitamins like B1, B6 and C. They are 80-90% water; however, they furnish the body with more vegetable protein per 100g than most of the vegetables. Moreover, mushrooms are low in sodium and carbohydrates. Four to five medium sized 100g white mushrooms contribute to a person's daily value of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, necessary for a healthy body and active lifestyle.

Mushroom's nutritional benefits encompass promotion of regular and good bowel health. The high dietary fiber content means better bowel movements and less room for high fat and high-calorie choices, thereby resulting in weight loss. Nutritional value of mushrooms has also caused them to become remedies for migraines and mental maladies.