What is Mycelium? Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, and Sustainability Explained

https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Mycelium-Health-Benefits-Nutrition-Facts-and-Sustainability-Explained.aspx Whole-food mycelium, which originates from filamentous fungi such as Fusarium venenatum and Pleurotus species, is currently being evaluated for its potential as an alternative protein source to conventional meat- or plant-based foods. Unlike soy or pea protein, which undergo extensive fractionation and isolation of specific bioactive components, mycelium maintains a complex whole-food matrix that mimics the fibrous structure of animal tissue while delivering a bioavailable amino acid profile.1,4