Chapter 7: Terpenes and Steroids in Fungi Used in the Daily Diet

Over the years, mushrooms have become an inseparable part of the diets and traditional medicines of many countries. Even today, mushrooms comprise an endless source of different micronutrients and bioactive chemical compounds, including terpenes, steroids, and phenolics, which are responsible for their great pharmacological activities. Thus, mushroom production has continuously increased, and many are cultivated around the world. This chapter aims to provide a clear insight into the genera Antrodia, Coriolus, Ganoderma, Laetiporus, Meripilus, Pleurotus, Polyporus, and Trametes, which are used in daily diets, with a focus on their terpenoids and steroids.