Fermentation using Agaricus blazei on wheat bran medium for producing dietary fiber

This study applied Agaricus blazei Murill on medium containing wheat bran for fermentation to obtain dietary fiber.Effects of medium moisture content and fermentation time on yield of soluble and insoluble dietary fibers were investigated.Results showed that 60%moisture content in the medium was essential for mycelial metabolism. Increased water content enhanced the soluble dietary fiber production.After 72h fermentation,the insoluble dietary fiber content reached more than 80%.