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Funnel talker - a representative of the Tricholomov family (Ryadovkovy) This specimen has other names: funnels, fragrant or fragrant talker. The article presents a photo and description of the funnel-talker mushrooms, and also considers the habitat, edibility and rules of use.
Where do funnel talkers grow
This type of mushroom prefers deciduous and mixed forests, grows well in symbiosis with oaks and pines. In addition, the funnel talker is quite often found on pastures, in bushes, on the edges and sides of roads. It can be placed both singly and in groups, forming small circles. The mushroom prefers a temperate climate, the most common in the European part of Russia, Western Siberia, in the North Caucasus. The optimal time for development is from August to October.
What funnel talkers look like
The funnel-shaped talker is a small-sized mushroom that resembles a funnel or glass in shape. The cap of a young specimen is thin and slightly convex, then, with maturation, it becomes funnel-shaped with an uneven edge. Its surface is smooth, dry, light yellow, brown or reddish. The diameter of the funnel for the entire period reaches no more than 10 cm. On the underside of the cap there are narrow, frequent and white plates descending to the stem. The flesh is slightly yellowish or white, thin and firm. Has a specific unpleasant odor and subtle taste. It has a rounded stem, with a slight thickening at the base, the length of which can reach 7 cm. As a rule, its flesh is more fibrous and tough, and the color is similar to the shade of the cap. Spores are smooth, not amyloid, elliptical in shape.
Is it possible to eat funnel talkers
Funnel-shaped talkers belong to the edible gifts of the forest of the fourth category. However, they should only be eaten after pre-cooking. Initially, they are boiled, only then they proceed to the direct preparation of the desired dish. The broth in which they were cooked is not subject to further use.
Taste qualities of a mushroom govorushka funnel-shaped
It is recommended to eat only young specimens, since the old ones become tough and tasteless. To improve the taste, you should add various spices, and when pickling, use a composition with a lot of vinegar.
Benefits and harm to the body
The funnel-shaped talker, like most mushrooms, contains a lot of useful substances that have a beneficial effect on the body, namely:
- promotes weight loss due to its low calorie content;
- fiber improves metabolism, removes toxins, lowers cholesterol;
- has antibacterial properties;
- restores blood circulation;
- inhibits the aging process of the skin and the whole organism.
Thus, a funnel-shaped talker can bring tremendous benefits to human health, but it is worth remembering that a measure is needed in everything.
False doubles
The edible funnel-shaped talker is similar to many poisonous species, especially the following representatives of the forest are similar to it:
- Brown-yellow talker... The hat of a young specimen is painted in a yellowish-brownish tone, and fades with age and acquires a creamy hue. The opinions of experts about the edibility of this species are divided: in some sources it is indicated that the mushroom is conditionally edible, in others it is poisonous. One major difference from funnel-shaped is brown wet spots on the blades and cap, as well as slightly bent edges.
- Whitish talker - belongs to the category of poisonous mushrooms. It has a powdery white bloom on the cap, which makes it even more similar to old and faded funnel-shaped talkers. The pulp exudes a mealy aroma.
Collection rules
Collecting the funnel-bellied gossip must be done away from industrial enterprises, landfills, highways, since specimens growing in contaminated places can cause severe poisoning of the body. In addition, only young mushrooms are suitable for consumption. Therefore, it is not recommended to put especially large, faded and with a clear funnel shape in the general basket.
Use
It is believed that the legs of the funnel talker are not tasty, tough and poorly digested, therefore, only hats are used for food. It was mentioned earlier that the gifts of the forest must be processed before cooking. To do this, they are cleaned of debris, washed, the legs are removed and left for a while in water, then boiled for at least 30 minutes. After that, the processed forest products can be dried, fried, frozen, salted or pickled. However, due to long-term processing, funnel talkers are not suitable for making creamy sauces and soups.
Conclusion
The funnel-shaped talker is a little-known edible species and is found quite often in a variety of places. However, the species in question has quite a lot of poisonous twins, so the mushroom picker needs to thoroughly study the differences between these specimens in order to avoid poisoning. In addition, you should know that funnel talkers are contraindicated for people suffering from allergies, stomach diseases and children under 12 years of age.
