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Scaly ryadovka, also known as sweets, is an edible mushroom that can be found everywhere. But she also has false counterparts that can be life-threatening. Therefore, such a mushroom as ryadovka scaly, it is extremely important to study for those who are fond of "quiet hunting".
Where scaly rows grow
Scaly rows grow mainly in coniferous and mixed forests, preferring young thickets of pines and well-lit areas. At the same time, the sweet tooth can also be found near the road.
The yield of the mushroom depends on the weather conditions. If the summer is warm and sunny, then the first mushrooms begin to appear in early August. But the main fruiting peak is observed in September, and it ends by mid-October. In some regions with warm climates, sweets grow until early November.
What do scaly rows look like
The scaly row has an interesting appearance, the features of which can be estimated from the photo and description of the mushroom:
- The cap is bell-shaped or convex, with tucked edges. Over time, it becomes more extended, and a well-defined tubercle is visible in the center. In diameter, it can reach 8 - 10 cm. The color is brown-red, maybe with a red tint and a spot of the same tone in the center. The entire surface of the upper part of the fruiting body is covered with scales.
- The stem has a cylindrical shape, usually curved, with an expansion at the base of the mushroom. In length, it can reach 10 cm. The cavity of the leg of an adult specimen is hollow, at a young age it is filled with pulp. The lower part of the fruiting body is fibrous and brown in color.
Is it possible to eat scaly rows
Scaly sweet tooth belongs to edible mushrooms, but not all lovers of quiet hunting bring it home, because they are not sure of suitability for consumption. This is due to the fact that the scaly row is not fully understood.
Taste qualities of the mushroom ryadovka scaly
The sweetener has a bitter taste, so it is recommended to soak it before cooking. After that, the mushroom must be boiled and only then can it be eaten. At the same time, the ryadovka has a pronounced pleasant taste and delicate aroma. Mushrooms are especially good in salted and pickled form.
Benefits and harm to the body
Scaly row has many useful properties. Among them are:
- Application in medicine. The enzymes contained in the fruiting bodies are used to make antibiotics for the treatment of tuberculosis patients.
- High content of vitamins. In scaly rows, there is a whole complex, which includes vitamins of groups C, B, A and PP.
- Help with mental fatigue. The sweetener helps to enrich the blood with oxygen, which has a positive effect not only on the brain, but also on the entire body as a whole.
- The mushroom is also useful for patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Suitable for dietary nutrition due to its high protein content. Can be a complete meat substitute for vegetarians.
- Improves digestion, enhances immunity, helps to get rid of chronic fatigue, restores the walls of blood vessels, cleanses the body from slagging.
Of the unfavorable moments that can arise when using scaly rows, only the following can be distinguished:
- Individual intolerance to the product.
- Exacerbation of ulcers and gastritis due to improper preparation of sweets.
A video will help you to get to know more about the scaly row:
False doubles
Among the false twins of the scaly row, the following types of mushrooms can be distinguished:
- White-brown row... The hat reaches a diameter of 10 cm, has a wine-brown color, which eventually changes to brown-red. Its surface is shiny, with cracked skin. During rains, the cap becomes slimy. The leg is cylindrical, its length reaches 10 cm. The species grows on poor soils, it belongs to conditionally edible mushrooms.
- Yellow-brown... The color of the cap corresponds to the name. The surface of the upper part of the fruiting body is smooth, without scales. Has a bitter odor. The leg is cylindrical, no more than 15 cm long. The upper part is white, the lower is yellow-brown. The variety grows in mixed and deciduous forests.
- Bandaged... This row has a striking appearance. The cap is copper, its edges are lowered, the surface has many scales. The diameter can reach 10 cm. The leg is fusiform or straight, its cavity is hollow.
- Cow... The cap of the mushroom is small, about 3 - 8 cm in diameter, its color is red-brown, there is a disheveled fringe at the edges, many large scales can be observed on the surface. The leg is straight, the bottom is painted in the color of the cap.
Collection rules
Like other mushroom species, the scaly row cannot be harvested in ecologically unfavorable places:
- industrial zones;
- roadside areas;
- abandoned mines;
- landfills;
- places for the disposal of chemical and agricultural waste.
Fruit bodies, like sponges, absorb toxins, poisons, heavy metals, etc., which is fraught with food poisoning.
How to cook scaly rows
Since the sweetmeat has a special bitter taste, you need to learn how to cook it correctly. In this regard, it is worth familiarizing yourself with some recommendations:
- To begin with, the fruit bodies must be soaked in salted cold water for 3 to 5 hours. During this entire period, you need to change the water at least once.
- Then the scaly row must be boiled at least 2 times for 15 minutes.
- After that, the workpiece can be added to various dishes, frozen, stewed, fried and baked.
Conclusion
Scaly ridge is an edible and very useful mushroom that can be collected almost anywhere. But not all lovers of "quiet hunting" are still trusting this forest gift.
