Observing the macronutrient profile of the genus it can be concluded that the two studied species have similar characteristics to the edible species. However, since there are reports of the presence of necatorin, a highly mutagenic compound, in L. turpis , [26], and the possibility of poisoning which manifests by stomach and intestinal troubles [27], L. turpis is nowadays considered non-edible [28]. Regarding L. citriolens , although this species is rarely found, it should be consumed with caution given the lack of information [