Appearance
Porcini mushrooms are characterized by their large size, massive caps of a pleasant brown hue, and light roundish legs. There are real record holders among them.
Large white mushroom
Interesting fact : records for the size of mushrooms have been repeatedly recorded. In 1961, a mushroom weighing over 10 kg with a cap of 58 cm was found. In 1964, the second largest boletus was recorded, which weighed almost 7 kg.
When and where to collect boletus
Lovers of this gastronomic ingredient need to go to the forest after the rain. At this time, you can find mushrooms there, which will not only please the eye, but will also bring benefits from eating them.
It should be remembered that a cut porcini mushroom does not turn blue at the cut site (one of those properties due to which it is called white).
Most often, porcini mushroom grows in mosses, lichens and sandy soils. Next to other representatives, it always looks majestic: huge and massive, with a cap that often reaches 4 cm in diameter. Porcini mushrooms do not have a pronounced odor. Their unique aroma can only be felt during the cooking process. Those who adhere to a strict diet should remember that white specimens are an extremely nutritious, high-calorie product.
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Description
Mushrooms belong to the Borovik genus. Their characteristic feature is a distinct aroma and light, pleasant taste. The mushroom cap can be different shades of brown. Its size in diameter varies between 7-30 cm. If conditions are favorable, mushrooms can grow up to half a meter in diameter of the cap.
Its appearance allows you to find out the age of the mushroom. Young boletus mushrooms are distinguished by their beautiful, smooth, curved cap. And in older people it becomes almost flat and rough. With age, its shade darkens.
The top layer of the cap, which is usually removed before further processing of the mushroom, fits tightly to the pulp. This makes it difficult to separate the skin. Wind and lack of moisture negatively affect the condition of the fungus. Cracks appear on the surface, due to which it quickly deteriorates. Rainy weather contributes to the formation of a thin mucus layer.
White mushrooms
The flesh of young specimens is white and dense. It is characterized by juiciness and a subtle aroma. Old boletus mushrooms are yellowish in color. When mechanically damaged, the pulp hardly changes in color.
The height of the leg is about 12 cm, and the diameter is 7 cm. Under favorable conditions, large specimens up to 25 cm in height are found. Ripe mushrooms have barrel-shaped legs. In old boletus, it can change shape - it becomes cylindrical. The shade of the legs is from white to brown.
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