Wild edible mushrooms to achieve sustainable development goals: Novel sources for food security, health, and well-being

A wide range of functional foods has been developed to meet health-conscious consumer's needs, which are now an important drive worldwide to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) 2 and 3. The identification of a prebiotic that modifies the human gut flora and improves host health is crucial. In this regard, mushrooms have received an attention as one of the healthiest low-calorie food in promoting overall well-being.We reviewed the latest advancements and emerging trends of functional foods derived from wild edible mushrooms. Furthermore, we further reviewed the wild edible mushrooms as a significant source of prebiotics and identified their potential applications in the pharmaceutical sector as well as the food packaging industry. Polysaccharides found in mushrooms have been demonstrated to possess anti-diabetic characteristics, antibacterial activity, anti -cancer and antiviral effects, and the inclusion of these polysaccharides into diets is highly beneficial. Additionally, it is anticipated that the utilization of mushrooms in muscle foods would expand as a result of the growing demand from consumers for foods that are either more sustainable, healthier, or functional. Mushroom resources will play a vital part in the achievement of sustainable development goals because of the important potentials available in the food and pharmaceutical industries.