Photo and description of edible waves

Mushrooms are a tasty delicacy, and their collection is an incredibly exciting venture. Even at first, people who are indifferent to the process of collecting, who fall into the forest and start at first reluctantly, but after the first "trophy" with great enthusiasm to seek out prey, are addicted to this process and it becomes an integral part of life. Such a hobby provides a wonderful outdoor recreation, and if you are lucky, a delicious harvest.

  • Description and types
    • White
    • Pink
  • Chemical composition and caloric content
  • What are the beneficial mushrooms?
  • Where to find them?
  • How do inedible volvushki
  • Cooking options
  • Contraindications

You should always remember that mushrooms, despite the huge number of positive qualities, are also very dangerous. It is necessary to thoroughly prepare for the trip to the forest and read the literature on edible species. Today we offer you to study the mushrooms of the wind, to look at them in the photo and read the description, and also find out how to prepare them.

Description and types

The wolves belong to the genus Mlechnik, the Syroezhkov family.

They are lamellar, they are conditionally edible, which means that before eating them it is necessary to carry out a number of processesnamely soak the mushrooms in water. Let's take a closer look at the most common types and find out what the fungus looks like.

Did you know? Surprisingly, mushrooms produce vitamin D, if, of course, they have enough sunlight. The color of the mushroom cap depends on it.

White

This fungus is often called the “white-haired”, this species mostly grows in groups. For the young individual, a slightly convex white cap is characteristic. During ripening, the bulge becomes a funnel, and its center darkens slightly. When cut, white juice is released, which subsequently does not oxidize.

Pink

The pink volnushka is distinguished by its pink large cap (up to 12 cm in diameter). The young fungus also has a convex tip, which in the process of maturation turns into a recess. The flesh is white and very dense, which is a big plus for the transport of fungus.

Familiarize yourself with the types of mushrooms such as: chanterelles, white, svinushki, milk mushrooms, boletus, champignons, flywheat, russules.

Chemical composition and caloric content

First of all, the wind is an excellent source of protein (47%). In addition, it contains fats (5%), carbohydrates (48%), fiber, many vitamins (A, B, C, PP), as well as minerals (magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium).And its caloric content is only 22 kcal per 100 g of product.

What are the beneficial mushrooms?

Due to its saturation with vitamins and minerals, the waves are very beneficial for the skin, hair and eyes. And due to the rather high protein content of the fungus is only good for the body.

Read also about the beneficial and harmful properties of fungus mushrooms.
After all, proteins are amino acids.which bring enormous benefits to the human body and are involved in almost all vital processes.

Important! The wolves improve the functioning of the human cardiovascular system, namely, lower the level of cholesterol in the blood.

Where to find them?

Most often they are found in birch groves, but you can also look for these mushrooms in young pine or mixed pine-birch forests. Mushrooms grow in groups, so you definitely will not pass by.

We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with the types of edible and inedible mushrooms.

How do inedible volvushki

False specimens or simply grebes are very dangerous. Inedible volnushki - no exception. But, if you go to their collection responsibly, you can easily avoid the fact that you confuse them with inedible.

Important! You need to know that mushrooms, the cap of which is painted in gray-green, red-brown and brown with dark spots are inedible!

Cooking options

  1. For a start, of course, it is worth clearing the prey from the soil, needles and leaves.
  2. Then, considering that these are conditionally edible mushrooms, you can soak them in water for 48 hours, while changing the water once every 12 hours, or giving them heat treatment by boiling for at least 40 minutes.
  3. The first decoction in any case can not be used for food. Most often, they are salted or pickled in a hot or cold way.
  4. Due to its spicy taste and rich aroma, it is excellent for making sauces and frying.

Contraindications

This product is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women, people with high cholesterol levels, pancreatitis sufferers and gall bladder removed. It should be avoided for children under 12 years old.

Did you know? What exactly thanks to the representatives "mushroom kingdom" in 1940, penicillin was discovered. A. Flemming extracted this substance from yeast plant species, which led to the emergence of antibiotics.
It is extremely important to remember what a volushka mushroom looks like, and only then go on a mushroom hunt. Always remember that if the prey causes even a little doubt in its belonging to the edible representatives, leave it in the forest and do not risk your health.