The semi-white mushroom, the description and photo of which you will find in this article, is a typical representative of the Boletov family. Genus - 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 can reach 20 cm. As the fungus grows, its hat changes its shape. At first, it is semicircular and, as it were, hugs the leg. As the specimen grows, the cap straightens and can become almost flat. The skin of the mushroom cap does not separate. It is smooth and in some cases slightly wrinkled.
The semi-white mushroom, the photo of which can be seen in the article, has a matte hat of clay or pale brown color. In wet weather, a slimy coating forms on the surface of the cap.
The pulp of the mushroom is yellowish, dense and does not change color at the cut site. If you smell a freshly cut mushroom, you can feel the pronounced smell of iodine. Raw semi-white mushroom tastes slightly sweet.
The leg also depends on the size of the mushroom. Its width canreach 6 cm, and length - 15 cm. The stem of the mushroom is slightly rough and slightly fleecy at the base. Has the form of a drop, expands from top to bottom. The color of the legs of the yellow boletus can be varied. In some specimens, the stem is straw-colored, slightly darkening downwards. In other mushrooms, the bottom of the stem may be reddish.
The porous layer of the bolete can reach 3 cm. In a young mushroom, it has a yellow color, and as it grows, it acquires a slightly olive tint. If you touch the porous layer with your hand, its color will remain unchanged.
Habitat
Semi-white mushroom is easy to meet in the forests and forest-steppe parts of Europe. He loves warmth and moisture. In this regard, the yellow boletus chooses damp floodplain forests with a predominance of hornbeam, oak or beech. They can also sometimes be found in the conifers, not far from the pines.
The yellow bolete is most widely used in Polissya, central and southern Russia, in the Carpathian region. In central Russia, it is practically not found. The collection period is August and September. Very rare - mid-July.
Can I eat it?
Edible semi-white mushroom. Moreover, it is very tasty. It can be safely boiled, fried, marinated and dried. All blanks are good in their own way. After heat treatment, the specific iodine smell disappears, and pickled mushrooms turn out just excellent.
Yellow bolet can be frozen for the winter. First of all, the mushrooms are soaked and after a few hours they are cleaned of dirt and earth. Then they are thoroughly washed, cut, placed inboiling water and cook until tender in s alted water. Next, the mushrooms must be discarded in a colander so that the glass has excess moisture. Pack into bags and place in the freezer.
Useful properties
Semi-white bolete is not only tasty, but also he althy. It contains very few calories, so it is impossible to get better from it. The semi-white mushroom is not too heavy for the stomach, it can be used not only by adults, but also by children over 10 years old.
Yellow boletus quickly satisfies hunger, has a beneficial effect on the kidneys, intestines, pancreas and other organs. Regular consumption of Boletus impolitus leads to the following "consequences":
- Strengthening the immune system. Yellow boletus is extremely rich in ascorbic acid. With its regular consumption, the risk of ARVI, colds, tuberculosis, influenza and some other diseases is reduced. The human body is strengthened and becomes less susceptible to all sorts of viruses and bacteria.
- Improve the work of the heart muscle. Mushrooms are very useful for people suffering from hypertension, obesity. Its caps are full of magnesium, potassium and phosphorus. Regular consumption 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, arrhythmias and other diseases is reduced.
- Prevention of dental diseases. The semi-white bolete is incredibly rich in phosphorus, calcium and fluoride compounds. This composition has a beneficial effect on the teeth, helps to prevent diseases.gums, saves from caries.
- Beautiful skin and hair. Semi-porcini mushrooms also contain a lot of iron and folic acid. And these, as you know, are the recognized “elements of beauty.”
- Normalization of hemoglobin. A large amount of iron and ascorbic acid allow for the prevention of anemia. With the regular use of yellow boletus in food, lightheadedness disappears, dizziness and general weakness disappear, digestion normalizes.
- Strengthening bone tissue. To ensure this effect, it is necessary to eat half-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.
Important to know! In dried or frozen mushrooms, the original chemical composition is almost completely preserved. So the semi-porcini mushroom will be beneficial throughout the year.
Dangers of use
Semi-white boletus is not poisonous. However, when using it, you should follow some rules:
- Don't eat too many mushrooms.
- It is best to eat bolete at lunch or in the evening, but no later than a few hours before bedtime.
- Try to combine mushrooms with a variety of side dishes. Eating large amounts of "clean" mushrooms can cause severe heartburn.
No consumption of yellow mushroomsstands in such cases:
- Age up to 10 years old. In children, the digestive system is still not sufficiently formed. Eating a yellow mushroom, especially in large quantities, can lead to colic, abdominal pain, and belching. The mushroom contains a large amount of fiber, which is not very suitable for a child's stomach.
- Semi-white bolet contains disaccharides. In this regard, people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes should eat it with extreme caution. It is best to exclude the semi-white mushroom from your diet altogether.
- Also, people who have serious kidney problems should not eat mushrooms. This is due to the fact that such products may contain an increased concentration of nitrates.
In addition, do not forget that the semi-white pain, like other mushrooms, 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 highways and other polluted places.
