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The fragrant talker is a conditionally edible species of the Tricholomov family. Grows in spruce and deciduous forests from August to October. In cooking, this representative of the forest kingdom is used in fried, stewed and canned versions. Since the species has inedible counterparts, it is necessary to know the external description and their differences.
Where do odorous talkers grow
Fragrant talker grows on moist soil among coniferous and deciduous trees. Fruiting begins in early summer and lasts until the first frost. It can also be found in pastures, open areas, among bushes and in tall grass.
What do odorous talkers look like
In order not to harm the body, you need to know the external description of the fungus, view photos and videos. The cap is small, about 10 cm in size. The surface of juveniles is convex, sky-olive. With age, it straightens, the edges fold, and the color changes to yellow-gray. When grown in an open area, the rind becomes discolored and cracked. The bottom layer is formed by frequent pale emerald plates. Reproduction occurs by cylindrical spores, which are located in a whitish spore powder. Leg, up to 8 cm long, dense, cylindrical, painted to match the cap.
Is it possible to eat odorous talkers
The fragrant talker is a conditionally edible representative of the mushroom kingdom. In cooking, it is used fried, stewed and canned. Before cooking, the mushrooms are thoroughly washed and boiled for 10-15 minutes.
Taste qualities of the mushroom govorushka odorous
The dense pulp exudes a strong aniseed aroma that does not disappear during the cooking process. Therefore, this forest dweller is not particularly popular with mushroom pickers.
Benefits and harm to the body
The fragrant talker is not only a low-calorie, but also a very useful mushroom. The fruit body contains proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, a large amount of vitamins and amino acids. Due to its rich beneficial composition, the mushroom:
- improves digestion;
- removes toxins and toxins;
- stops the growth of cancer cells;
- reduces the level of bad cholesterol;
- prevents the formation of blood clots;
- strengthens the immune system.
Since mushrooms are considered a heavy food, they are not recommended to be consumed:
- people with gastrointestinal diseases;
- pregnant and lactating women;
- children under 7 years old.
The species has false counterparts that cause food poisoning, so it is necessary to be able to find differences and follow the rules of collection.
False doubles
The fragrant talker, like any forest dweller, has edible and inedible counterparts:
- Giant - an edible species that grows among deciduous trees. It bears fruit during the whole warm period. Fruit pulp has a pleasant taste and aroma. The hat is large, up to 30 cm in size, the leg is dense and fleshy. The mushroom is colored light gray or snow-white.
- Weakly colored - inedible species with a mild musty aroma. Prefers broad-leaved and spruce forests, bears fruit in single specimens throughout the warm period.
Collection rules
Despite the fact that the species is edible, in order not to get stomach upset, you need to know the rules of collection. Mushroom picking is carried out:
- in clear, sunny weather;
- away from roads and industrial plants;
- in ecologically clean places.
Use
The fragrant talker has an aniseed scent and delicate taste. In cooking, only the caps of young specimens are often used, since the pulp at the stem is fibrous and tasteless. The harvested crop reveals its taste in fried, pickled, salty form. They are also used for making sauces and first courses.
Before preparing dishes, it must be remembered that this representative loses its volume by ½ mass after heat treatment.
Conclusion
Fragrant talker - an edible mushroom with an aniseed scent and a delicate mushroom taste. Grows throughout Russia from August to October. Since the species has inedible twins, it is necessary to carefully read the external characteristics and view the photo.
