The semi-white mushroom, the description and photo of which you will find in this article, is a typical representative of the Boletov family. Rod - Borovik. We will tell you what this fungus looks like and where you can find it.
Description
Semi-white mushroom (Latin name Boletus impolitus) is better known among the people under the name "yellow boletus". His hat is quite large, from 5 to 15 cm. And some specimens are able to reach 20 cm. As the fungus grows, his hat changes shape. At first it is semicircular and, as it were, hugs a leg. As the specimen grows, the hat straightens and can become almost flat. The peel of the mushroom cap does not come off. It is smooth, and in some cases slightly wrinkled.
The semi-white mushroom, a photo of which can be seen in the article, has a matte hat of a clay or pale brown color. In wet weather, a mucous coating forms on the surface of the cap.
The pulp of the fungus is yellowish, dense and does not change color at the cut site. If you smell freshly cut mushroom, you can feel the pronounced smell of iodine. The raw semi-white mushroom tastes a bit sweet.
The leg also depends on the size of the mushroom. Its width can reach 6 cm, and its length is 15 cm. The mushroom leg is slightly rough and slightly fleecy at the base. It has the shape of a drop, expanding downward. The color of the legs of the yellow boletus can be varied. Some specimens have a straw-colored leg that darkens slightly downward. In other fungi, the bottom of the legs may be reddish.
The porous layer of the sore can reach 3 cm. In a young mushroom, it has a yellow color, and acquires a slightly olive hue as it grows. If you touch the porous layer with your hand, its color will remain unchanged.
Habitat
Semi-white mushroom is easy to find in the forests and forest-steppe parts of Europe. He loves heat and moisture. In this regard, yellow boletus chooses raw floodplain forests with a predominance of hornbeam, oaks or beech. Also, they can sometimes be found in conifers, near the pines.
The most widespread yellow flight was in Polesie, central and southern Russia, in the Carpathian region. In the middle zone of Russia is almost never found. The collection period is August and September. Very rarely - mid-July.
Can I eat it?
Edible semi-white mushroom. Moreover, it is very tasty. It can be safely cooked, fried, pickled and dried. All blanks are good in their own way. After heat treatment, the specific iodine odor disappears, and the pickled mushrooms are simply excellent.
Yellow boletus can be frozen for the winter. First of all, the mushrooms are soaked and after a few hours they are cleaned from dirt and earth. Then they are thoroughly washed, cut, placed in boiling water and boiled until ready in salt water. Next, the mushrooms must be thrown into a colander so that the glass is excess moisture. Pack in bags and place in the freezer.
Beneficial features
The half-white flight is not only tasty, but also healthy. It contains very few calories, so it is impossible to recover from it. The semi-white mushroom is not too heavy for the stomach; it can be consumed not only by adults, but also by children over 10 years old.
Yellow boletus quickly satisfies hunger, has beneficial effects on the kidneys, intestines, pancreas and other organs. Regular eating Boletus impolitus leads to these "consequences":
- Strengthening the immune system. Yellow boletus is extremely rich in ascorbic acid. With its regular consumption, the risk of acute respiratory viral infections, colds, tuberculosis, flu and some other diseases is reduced. The human body strengthens and becomes less susceptible to all viruses and bacteria.
- Improving the work of the heart muscle. Mushrooms are very useful for people suffering from hypertension, obesity. His hats are full of magnesium, potassium and phosphorus. The regular use of mushrooms in food enriches the body with these elements. As a result, the risk of developing atherosclerosis, rheumatic manifestations, angina pectoris, high blood pressure, arrhythmia and other diseases is reduced.
- Prevention of dental diseases. The semi-white fly is incredibly rich in phosphorus, calcium and fluoride compounds. This composition has a beneficial effect on the teeth, helps prevent gum disease, saves from tooth decay.
- Beautiful skin and hair. Semi-white mushrooms also contain a lot of iron and folic acid. And this, as you know, recognized "elements of beauty."
- Normalization of hemoglobin. A large amount of iron and ascorbic acid allows the prevention of anemia. With regular use of yellow boletus, lightheadedness passes in food, dizziness and general weakness disappear, digestion normalizes.
- Strengthening bone tissue. To ensure this effect, it is necessary to eat semi-white mushrooms. Only 200 grams of the product contains half the daily intake of calcium and phosphorus. The constant presence of yellow boletus in food prevents the development of arthrosis, rheumatism, osteochondrosis and other troubles.
It's important to know! In dried or frozen mushrooms, the initial chemical composition is preserved almost completely. So a semi-white mushroom will be beneficial throughout the year.
Danger of use
Half-white flight is not toxic. Nevertheless, when using it, you must follow some rules:
- Do not eat too many mushrooms.
- It is best to eat a flight in the afternoon or evening, but no later than a few hours before bedtime.
- Try to combine mushrooms with a variety of side dishes. The use of a large number of "pure" mushrooms can cause severe heartburn.
To exclude the consumption of yellow mushrooms is in such cases:
- Age to 10 years. In children, the digestive system is not yet sufficiently formed. Eating yellow boletus, especially in large quantities, can lead to colic, abdominal pain, belching. The mushroom contains a large amount of fiber, which is not very suitable for the children's stomach.
- As part of a half-white pain there are disaccharides. In this regard, people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes should eat it with extreme caution. And it is best to exclude the semi-white mushroom from your diet.
- Also, do not eat mushrooms for those people who have serious kidney problems. This is due to the fact that such products may contain an increased concentration of nitrates.
In addition, do not forget that the half-white sickness, like other fungi, is able to absorb various toxins and other harmful substances from the soil and air. So do not collect them in the immediate vicinity of the tracks and other polluted places.