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At the same time as autumn mushrooms on stumps and rotten wood, a brick-red false froth begins to bear fruit, misleading mushroom pickers, especially inexperienced ones. Therefore, it is so important to know the distinctive features of this species and everything about the possibility of using it for food.
Are there mushrooms of red-brick color
Just like other mushrooms, honey mushrooms have many false varieties that can be both edible and poisonous. The brick-red pseudo-froth differs from the rest of the Strophariev family in the rich color of the cap. This is a fairly common mushroom that grows at the same time as autumn mushrooms, in the same places - on stumps, fallen trees.
Photo of brick-red mushroom in natural conditions of growth:
Description of brick red mushrooms
The brick-red pseudo-foam belongs to the Strophariev family, has a dense white flesh with a yellowish tinge and a rather pleasant mushroom aroma. This species tastes a bit bitter. Its plates are located often, grow to the stem and are white in young individuals and a gray-brown tint in adults, overripe specimens. A brick-red false froth grows in groups of representatives of different ages, as you can see in the photo.
Description of the hat
The rounded-convex, spherical cap of red-brown color opens with age and takes on a half-open, in some cases flat appearance. There is a small tubercle in the center. A hat with a diameter of up to 9 cm in young individuals subsequently grows to 13 - 14 cm, has a more saturated color towards the center and a yellowish tint at the edges. Often the edges of the cap are covered with rusty spots. Its surface is brick red - dry and smooth.
Leg description
The leg of the false mushroom is of a brick cylindrical shape, high - 6 - 13 cm, and in diameter - up to 1.5 cm. At a young age, it is solid, but over time it becomes hollow. At the base, it has a dark, brown-brown color, and brightens upward, it can be straight or slightly curved, widened at the top. The ring characteristic of autumn mushrooms is absent on it, but the remains of the bedspread can form a ring-shaped pattern.
The leg and hat of the brick-red mushroom can be seen in the photo:
A video will help you get acquainted with this type of false froth:
Where and how it grows
Brick-red false foams grow everywhere - its range extends to the central regions of Russia, the Far East, the Urals, Siberia.It also grows in Europe and North America. Prefers mixed or deciduous forests, roots of fallen trees - birch, alder or aspen; stumps covered with moss. Alone, it is rare, it grows in large groups, even in colonies. Its active growth begins in August and lasts all autumn, until the onset of cold weather.
Edible brick red mushroom or not
Opinions about the edibility of red brick honey mushroom remain controversial. In Russia, in some regions it is considered inedible and even poisonous, in others it is conditionally edible. In Europe, Germany and Italy, this mushroom is widely eaten after preliminary heat treatment - soaking and boiling. Prepared brick-red false heaps are pickled, salted or used for main courses.
How brick red mushrooms are prepared
In Europe and Japan, brick red false mushrooms bred on an industrial scale. In Russia, they are considered conditionally edible, therefore, before cooking, the mushroom needs special processing. The brick red mushrooms are washed well, soaked for 10 minutes and boiled for 30 minutes in salted water. The broth is drained and not used for food. After that, the mass is marinated or fried with the addition of onions.
Why are brick mushrooms useful?
Useful properties of brick-red mushrooms are:
- general strengthening of the body;
- increased immunity;
- normalization of metabolism;
- lowering blood pressure;
- calming effect on the nervous system;
- anti-inflammatory properties;
- elimination of harmful cholesterol;
- improving performance.
Regular use of this variety is an excellent prevention of the development of malignant tumors. Collected in the fall, they have a laxative effect and also have a beneficial effect on the function of the thyroid gland. The low calorie content makes it possible to widely consume brick red mushrooms during diets.
In oriental medicine, they are highly valued for the presence in the composition of components that prevent the development of sarcoma. Therefore, in the East, medications against cancer are made from honey mushrooms, for the treatment of gastric ulcers and liver diseases. By their properties, they are natural antibiotics and antioxidants. Brick-red representatives of the forest kingdom are also used for the manufacture of cosmetics: lotions, creams, masks that help smooth out, reduce dry skin and eliminate flaking.
Doubles and their differences
The brick red false mushroom has many counterparts, both inedible and edible.
Among them:
- Sulfur-lamellar or poppy false froth... This edible variety grows in coniferous forests, at a young age it is characterized by a yellow-orange cap, which acquires a brick-red hue with age.
- Summer mushroom... It is distinguished by a pale gray color of the cap, which is brown in the center. The fringe on the leg is completely absent. This mushroom is edible, but has an unpleasant odor.
- Sulfur yellow false froth... Has a yellowish-brown cap with a brick-red center. It grows in deciduous and coniferous forests. It is a poisonous mushroom.
- Bordered gallery... This venomous variety is characterized by a pedunculated membrane ring in juveniles and an edging along the edge of the cap. This species grows only in deciduous forests.
Conclusion
The brick-red pseudo-foam is not as popular as the autumn mushroom, however, and it has its value not only in gastronomic, but also in healing, cosmetological terms. In order not to confuse it with other representatives of the mushroom family, you need to be careful and discreet.
