PHOSPHOLIPIDS AND FATTY ACID PROFILES OF WILD EDIBLE MUSHROOMS (Suillus luteus), BULGARIA.

Mushroom samples were collected in 2018 and 2019 from the Batak Mountain by the authors themselves. The aim of this study was to perform analysis of the content of phospholipids and fatty acid, in wild edible mushroom (Suillus luteus) grown in the Batak Mountain, Bulgaria. Phosphatidic acids were the main components in lipids from Suillus luteus (16.4 %). The content of the other phospholipids in the oils from Suillus luteus was from 9.6 to 14.9%. Phosphatidylcholine was identified in Suillus luteus (14.9%). The content of Saturated fatty acids (SFA) consisted of 28.6%. Unsaturated fatty acids (UFA) in the oil from mushroom 71.4% and the content of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) consisted of 37.7%. On the other hand, the amount of monounsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) was lower 33.7%. Based on the results, can be concluded that the examined species of mushrooms is a potential source of phospholipids and fatty acid, and can be used as a functional food or as food additives in many products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]