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Name any two edible varieties of mushroms. Give nutritional values of these mushrooms.

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a. Two edible varieties of mushrooms: 1. volvariella volvacea (Paddy straw mushroom) 2. Pleurotus florida (Oyster mushroom) . 3. Agaricus bisporus (white button mushroom).
b. Nutritional value of mushrooms:
1. Mushrooms are sugar free, fat free and low calorie food.
2. They are rich in amino acids and proteins.
3. Mushroms are rich in minerals and vitamins too.
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