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Common name of Lentinus edodes is

A. Oyster mushroom

B. Shiitake mushroom

C. Paddy straw mushroom

D. None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The common name of Lentinus edodes is Shiitake mushroom.
The shiitake is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is now cultivated and consumed around the globe. It is considered a medicinal mushroom in some forms of traditional medicine.
In a 100-gram reference serving, raw shiitake mushrooms provide 141 kilojoules (34 kilocalories) of food energy and are 90% water, 7% carbohydrates, 2% protein and less than 1% fat.

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