February 2023
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In this study, the physicochemical properties of freeze dried oyster mushroom powder were analyzed. The proximate composition result showed that oyster mushroom contains moisture content 4.98%, protein content 22.97%, crude fat 3.17%, total ash 7.54%, fiber content 25.44% and carbohydrate content was found to be 61.34%, respectively. The bulk density which is an important functional parameter was found to be 0.59 g/ml and the total phenol content was found to be 35.46 mgGAE/g. The color profile of freeze dried oyster mushroom i.e; L* value found to be 82.42, a* value of 1.49 and b* value 12.42. By virtue of having high fibre, protein with low fat and high phenol content, oyster mushroom powders can be considered as a functional food, which can provide health benefits.