The ways in which fungal products contribute to the human food supply. Introduction: Fungi are a kind of eukaryotic organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. They play a crucial role in energy cycling between and within the ecosystems. They are found in marine, terrestrial, and freshwater environments. They play a vital role in the production of beverages and food for humans.

Fungi are essential to humans in many ways. Some of the species of fungi are directly consumed as food, whereas others are involved in the production of food and beverages. The ways in which fungi are used to produce food and drinks for humans are as follows:

• Many species of fungi, such as mushrooms, are used directly as a food source.
• Fungi play a crucial role in the baking industry. They convert starch in the grains to ethanol...