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We are a mushroom-eating people; In Switzerland, we eat an estimated 25,000 tons of these mostly delicious, spongy structures each year – over three kilograms per person. You are right. It is an enricher of the autumn menu and at the same time healthy.
Few calories, many nutrients; wild mushrooms are very healthy
Mushrooms are an ideal choice for those who want to eat a low-calorie diet, at least without cream sauce. The low calorie count is due to the fact that more than three-quarters of the mushrooms are water and contain almost no fat. Also, unlike other nutrients, their cell walls are made of indigestible chitin instead of cellulose: chitin keeps the stomach busy for a long time, so you stay fuller for longer. This is exactly why mushrooms can become heavy in the stomach. Experts recommend cooking mushrooms for a long time. This facilitates digestion.
| Mushrooms | calories per 100 grams |
| mushrooms | 23 |
| porcini mushrooms | 34 |
| chanterelles | 23 |
| Oyster mushroom | 35 |
| morel | 21 |
| birch mushroom | 20 |
| chestnut bolete | 27 |
| Shiitake mushrooms | 34 |
Anyone who thinks that fewer calories means less nutrients is wrong. Mushrooms contain various trace elements such as manganese, zinc and selenium as well as potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and other minerals. They also provide the body with vitamins, especially from group B. But some mushrooms also contain vitamin C, vitamin A, and large amounts of vitamin D, such as button mushrooms or dried oyster mushrooms.
to pick mushrooms
Most mushroom species are found in forests, but some are also found in meadows. A closer look at the tree species reveals that one species stands out in particular: Spruce. Spruce has the largest number of mushroom species. With a little patience you can also find the popular Chanterelles near these trees. It should be noted, however, that in spruce (red fir) in general there is a wide variety of mushrooms, both edible, inedible and highly poisonous.
mushrooms
A thin button mushroom or a poisonous death cap mushroom? Few people know mushrooms well enough to scour the forests with a confident eye and undoubtedly pick up the edible ones. Confusing a collector with an edible mushroom can be dangerous, even deadly in the worst case.
There are also smartphone apps and books that can be used to identify fungal species, but experience plays an important role in identifying them. Beginners and those who are not very familiar should definitely submit the items they collect to official mushroom inspection organizations. The corresponding contact point is the home page of the Swiss Association of Official Mushroom Control Organizations (VAPKO), where you can quickly find the nearest checkpoint in the area. You can have the mushrooms you normally collect checked for free. Some cities have their respective registration offices and contact information on their home pages.
Spotting mushrooms is definitely worth it: Not only is it more fun to eat, but you sleep much more peacefully.
mushroom poisoning
If symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea or stomach pain become noticeable after a mushroom meal, you should call Tox Info on the 145 emergency number. If symptoms are severe, you should call 144 and call paramedics directly.
Additional deadlines and arrangements
Depending on the canton, additional non-harvesting times apply. VAPKO provides detailed information on mushroom picking regulations. It is forbidden to collect mushrooms in nature and in plant protection areas.
Mushroom walk with experts
Even the best mushroom book doesn’t guarantee that only edibles will go into the basket, so it may be worth taking an organized walk. Experts also pass on useful information about various mushrooms at such courses or walks.
equipment
Mushroom pickers should have a pocket knife and a stiff, short-bristled brush. Cut the mushrooms with a knife. It is also possible and often wiser to carefully remove them. Because the important features are in the tuber. Remains of the forest floor can be gently removed with a brush.
Cloth bags or baskets are suitable for transporting the collected mushrooms. Plastic bags are bad because the fungi inside them start to mold. You need air. You should also have a separate basket for each variety. If a poisonous mushroom gets lost in edible food, it can contaminate others.
Source : Blick
I am Dawid Malan, a news reporter for 24 Instant News. I specialize in celebrity and entertainment news, writing stories that capture the attention of readers from all walks of life. My work has been featured in some of the world’s leading publications and I am passionate about delivering quality content to my readers.
