Saturday, October 3, 2009

Collecting edible mushrooms


You can find a wide range of fungi with beneficial health properties. They also favor the environment as they are responsible for the decomposition of organic matter, serve to create antibiotics and are used in numerous ways in food. But beware, not all mushrooms are edible find.
To go out to pick mushrooms, you must have a wicker basket; do not use plastic bags to retain moisture that may rot. Before cutting the mushrooms you must be completely sure that they are not toxic. Make sure all its features match the species that fit for human consumption.
If you are in doubt it is better not to pick the mushrooms, because if you eat them then, intoxication could be fatal. Do not pick fermented mushrooms, even edible species, because its consumption can cause indigestion.
Never start the mushrooms from the ground; better technique is to cut the foot with a razor or sharp knife. Thus, after a while it will result in new mushrooms in the same place.
If the top of the mushroom contains a somewhat viscous substance, you can remove it by rubbing with a damp cloth; otherwise its use can be very laxative.
We recommend that you keep the mushrooms in oil or vinegar. It is best way to freeze the mushrooms as they may spoil or lose their nutritional properties.