Do I need to peel the oil?

All experienced mushroom pickers know that oily caps are covered with a mucous film. And these mushrooms require careful, time consuming and rather lengthy cleaning before cooking. This somewhat reduces the popularity of butter, although they have excellent taste. But is it really necessary to peel off an oily skin?

The fact is that the slippery film on the surface of the oil caps not only protects the mushrooms from drying out, but also collects radiation, harmful substances, and debris. Therefore, if you are convinced of the environmental friendliness of the collection point, then it is not necessary to clean the film, it is enough just to remove the dirt from the cap. For example, any store-bought butter – pickled or frozen – always with a hat, since quality standards assume maximum safety and without peeling.

But if you bought mushrooms at the market or near a forest road, and you do not know their origin, it is imperative to remove the oil “peel” before cooking. Otherwise, you risk your health.

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