1. B. edulis is low in clories. Nonetheless, this flavorful forest forage carries several phyto-nutrients, natural antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.
2.Porcini (bolete) mushrooms are also a rich in dietary fiber and are low in both saturated and unsaturated fat. Dietary fiber helps stimulate digestion, and relieving constipation problems.
3. Bolete mushrooms contain good amounts of easily digestible natural proteins.
4. Additionally, B. edulis carry several natural antioxidants such as vitamin C, ergothinene, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds.
5. Boletus mushrooms are excellent sources of minerals such as selenium, manganese, zinc, copper, iodine, and molybdenum.
6. Furthermore, mushrooms are modest sources of vitamin-D (ergo-calciferol). Vitamin-D plays a vital role in the calcium and phosphate metabolism.
7. They contain ample concentrations of B-complex group of vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, etc.