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Research Paper | Microbiology | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 1564 - 1566 | India
Innovations in Extraction and Application of Antioxidants from Agaricus bisporus for Sustainable Development
Abstract: The increasing demand for natural antioxidants has intensified research into edible mushrooms as sustainable sources of bioactive compounds. Agaricus bisporus (white button mushroom) is widely consumed and recognized for its nutritional and medicinal attributes, particularly its antioxidant potential. The present study aimed to evaluate and compare the antioxidant activity of A. bisporus extracts obtained using different solvent systems, with an emphasis on environmentally benign extraction approaches. Cold solvent extraction was employed using methanol, distilled water, and chloroform, minimizing thermal degradation and energy consumption. Antioxidant capacity was assessed using the phosphomolybdate assay, with ascorbic acid as the reference standard. The methanolic extract exhibited the highest total antioxidant capacity (TAC), recording 43.09 μg at 24 h and 42.09 μg at 48 h, while aqueous extracts demonstrated increased antioxidant activity with prolonged extraction, reaching a maximum TAC of 42.45 μg at 72 h. In contrast, chloroform extracts showed minimal antioxidant activity across all time points. These findings confirm that polar, low-toxicity solvents are more effective for extracting antioxidant compounds from A. bisporus, aligning with principles of green chemistry and sustainable development. The study highlights the potential of A. bisporus as a renewable, eco-friendly source of natural antioxidants suitable for functional food and nutraceutical applications, supporting sustainable resource utilization and reduced dependence on synthetic antioxidants.
Keywords: Agaricus bisporus; natural antioxidants; green extraction; phosphomolybdate assay; sustainable development; edible mushrooms
How to Cite?: Kavita Diwakar, Krishna Kumar Verma, "Innovations in Extraction and Application of Antioxidants from Agaricus bisporus for Sustainable Development", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1564-1566, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR26325215631, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR26325215631