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Bellini butterdish is an edible mushroom. Belongs to the genus Maslyat. There are about 40 varieties of them, among which there are no poisonous specimens. They grow in any region of the planet with a temperate climate.
What does a Bellini butter dish look like?
Mushrooms are characterized by a small size. Oilers of different species are similar. A distinctive feature is the slimy film on the surface of the cap, making it difficult to confuse them with other forest species.
Cap Description
In adulthood, the size of the cap reaches 8-12 cm in diameter. The surface is even. In young specimens, it is semicircular. However, over time, it straightens, acquiring a flat-convex shape. The hat is somewhat depressed in the center. The color, depending on the place of growth, varies from beige to light brown. The middle has a darker shade than the edging of the mushroom.
The film is thick and smooth. It separates well from the top. After a few days, the edges are wrapped inside the cap.
On the inside, yellow-green, short plates of angular spores are visible. The tubes are flexible. It is worth making an effort to separate them from the pulp of the cap. The pores are quite small, light, but over time, the color becomes yellow closer to olive. A fresh Bellini oiler oozes drops of a white liquid. Spore powder is yellow.
Description of the leg
The height of the stem is 4-12 cm, the thickness is 1-2,5 cm. The lower part of the mushroom is short, but massive. As it matures, it stretches, acquires a cylindrical shape, narrowing towards the base. The ring is missing. The entire length of the surface of the leg is sticky. Color white, beige. The leg is covered with brown or red patches.
The pulp is white, dense. In young butter under the tubules, it is yellow. In old mushrooms, a loose, soft, brown structure is noted. Pleasant aroma, characteristic taste.
Bellini oiler mushroom is edible or not
This species is edible. For easy digestion, mushrooms are peeled. The bottom layer under the cap is also removed. There, as a rule, moisture accumulates, insect larvae. Leave it only in young, strong specimens. Bellini butterflies age quickly. After 5-7 days, the pulp loses its taste, becomes flabby, affected by worms, darkens.
Where and how does the Bellini butter dish grow?
Bellini butterflies love to settle in coniferous or mixed forest plantings. Often found in young pine forests, on the edges. The fruiting season begins in August and lasts until the onset of frost. Grows well on sandy soils. Significant accumulations of mushrooms can be seen after a warm rain. Grow more often singly or in small groups of 5-10 pieces.
Twins of the Bellini butter dish and their differences
Bellini butterdish shares characteristics with other species that can be both edible and poisonous.
Edible
- Butter is grainy. In an adult mushroom, the cap diameter is 10-12 cm. The color depends on the place of growth. It happens yellow, brown, chestnut, brown color. The skin is sticky to the touch in damp weather. In the absence of rain, the surface of the mushroom is shiny, even, and smooth. The flesh is white or light yellow. On the cut does not darken. Virtually no smell.
- The leg is solid, elongated. The average height is 6 cm. The ring is missing. The hue changes over time from light to dark yellow. A special feature of the species is graininess at the base of the stem, as well as liquid flowing from the bottom of the cap. The fruiting season is from June to November. It occurs in young pine plantations, on the edges, clearings, clearings.
- An ordinary oiler. A common type of wild mushroom. The cap diameter is 5-15 cm. There are much larger specimens. When it appears, the shape of the upper part is rounded, after a couple of days it becomes flat. The hat is colored brown, chocolate or dirty yellow. The surface feels mucilaginous and smooth. There are no problems with removing the skin. The pulp is dense, fleshy, elastic. Hue white, light yellow. In older mushrooms, the color is closer to olive, dark green. The tubular layer is light. The pores are round and small.
- The leg is short. The maximum height is 12 cm. A light ring is visible on the leg. Above it, the flesh is white, below it is dark yellow. Mushroom growth begins in mid-summer and lasts until the first frost. Germinate usually on the second day after rain.
The common butterdish belongs to the second category of edible mushrooms. The species grows in young, mixed, pine forests. Does not need bright lighting. Able to grow in dark areas of the forest, but prefers sandy soil.
Inedible
Mediterranean butter dish. Cap size 5-10 cm, painted red-brown, pale brown. The flesh is white or yellow. Gives off a pleasant smell. The leg is straight, cylindrical in shape. The main color is yellow. Brown-yellow dots are noted along the length of the stem.
The mushroom is not suitable for consumption. The taste of the pulp has a high level of bitterness. Several cases of poisoning were recorded, which were accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Grow in warm countries: Greece, Italy, Israel. They are found mainly in coniferous forests. Settle near the pine.
How Bellini mushrooms are cooked
Cooks experienced in mushroom business believe that this species is suitable for drying, pickling, and frying. But for the ambassador – no. Although often there are recipes for pickles oil.
Mushrooms are delicious and nutritious. The pulp is used as the basis for the preparation of cutlets, meatballs. It goes well with vegetables. It is an ingredient in vegetable stews, soups, warm salads.
Conclusion
Butter Bellini is a tasty and healthy mushroom. It grows mainly in pine forests. It is ubiquitous. It finds wide application in cooking.
