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Gyroporus blue (Gyroporus cyanescens) is listed in the Red Book, as it is very rare. Mushroom pickers call it blue because of the reaction to the cut: blue quickly appears. It is because of this that people consider it inedible. In fact, it is delicious, not much different from boletus.
What does blue gyroporus look like
This is a representative of the genus Gyroporus. When going for mushrooms, you need to carefully study which of them can be put in the basket, and which is better to bypass. Gyroporus blue can be distinguished from other fungi by the following features:
- convex hats whitish, brown-yellow.
- pulp that turns blue when cut or when pressed;
- fragility of the fungus;
- full tuberous stalk.
head
Young gyroporuses turning blue are distinguished by a convex felt hat. She straightens up over time. The diameter reaches 15 cm. The color is white at first, then a barely noticeable yellowness appears. If you touch the cap of a gyroporus or break it, then it quickly turns blue. This property is reflected in the title.
Pulp
Gyroporus bluish is characterized by brittle white or yellowish flesh. Small porous tubes are freely located in it. The spore layer is small – about 10 mm. The pulp is fragrant, soft, light. They have an interesting taste, somewhat reminiscent of walnuts.
Leg
In young gyroporus, the legs are dense, filled, and smooth. Over time, as the fungus grows, this part loosens, cavities appear in it. The shape of the stem is tuberous, near the ground it can be thicker or thinner. Height – about 10 cm, the thickest part in diameter – about 3 cm.
Where Gyroporus grows blue
On the territory of Our Country, blue gyroporus grows only in the forests of the temperate and southern zones, since they develop better in a warm, humid climate. These are deciduous and mixed forests of Western Siberia, the European part of Our Country. In Central Asia, bruises grow right in the steppe.
Oaks, pines, chestnuts, birches growing on wet sandstones are favorite places for bruises. Mushrooms have symbiosis with these trees. They exchange nutrients with each other.
Mushrooms grow singly, are rare, which is why they are under state protection. Fruiting time is mid-July. You can find mushrooms, depending on climatic conditions, in September-October, almost until the first frost.
Is it possible to eat blue gyroporus
Since blue gyroporuses are rare Red Book mushrooms, lovers of quiet hunting are interested in collecting and eating them. It should be noted right away that the bruises are quite edible, but only after heat treatment. They belong to the second category.
Blue gyroporuses are tasty and nutritious, low in calories. They contain nutrients, proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
Despite the beneficial properties, mushrooms should be consumed with caution even after heat treatment. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the organism.
False doubles
They are difficult to confuse with inedible mushrooms due to their interesting feature of color change. The blue color will not disappear until the fruits fall into hot water. During heat treatment, they become white.
Although in the kingdom of mushrooms there are twins of gyroporus blue. It:
- gyroporus chestnut;
- yunkville boletus.
Gyroporus chestnut
This conditionally edible mushroom has a convex or flat cap, which becomes pillow-shaped as it grows. The hat is smooth and velvety. If there is no rain for a long time, it begins to crack. A chestnut or red-brown cap in diameter reaches 3-11 cm.
In contrast to the blue gyroporus, the leg is hollow, its length is about 8 cm, the convex part is about 3 cm. The shape is cylindrical or club-shaped.
The tubular layer is white at first, then yellowish-cream, and begins to turn brown when pressed. The pulp of young mushrooms is fleshy, hard, then becomes brittle, easily broken. It has a hazelnut flavor.
Younkville boletus
Boletus yellow is an edible tubular mushroom from the genus Boletovs. Can be eaten raw, culinary uses are extensive. The terms of fruiting and the place of growth coincide with the bruise, outwardly it is also similar. He initially has a convex hemispherical hat, which eventually becomes prostrate. It is light yellow or brown. When it rains, it becomes slimy. The legs are light yellow in color, fleshy, non-hollow, with brown granular scales along the entire length. The flesh is odorless, but pleasant in taste.
Collection rules
Since the blue gyroporus is listed in the Red Book, it is necessary to pick mushrooms carefully so that the mycelium remains intact. A sharp knife is used for this purpose. Cut off near the ground so that part of the leg remains. Also, do not collect overripe mushrooms with large caps, they are wormy, but necessary for reproduction.
Like any other forest fruits, they are capable of accumulating toxic substances and heavy metals. Therefore, you should not pay attention to the gyroporuses that grew up next to the road or railway. No heat treatments relieve fruiting bodies of accumulated harmful substances.
Use
Mushrooms are edible, there is no bitterness in them, the taste and aroma are pleasant. During heat treatment, mushrooms do not become tough.
Due to the beneficial properties, bruises are used in cooking, medicine:
- The composition of blue gyroporuses contains a natural antibiotic boletol.
- The presence of antioxidants allows the use of fruiting bodies as a prophylactic agent in the treatment of tumors.
- Microelements such as potassium, magnesium, sodium contained in bruises are easily absorbed by the body. That is why it is recommended to use gyroporus blue for the prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular system and increase immunity.
The fruits collected in the forest can be left in the refrigerator for three days, and boiled fruits are suitable for 2-3 days, but only in a decoction. Gyroporuses turning blue can be dried, stewed, fried, cooked with them soups, sauces, stews. Connoisseurs of mushroom dishes, in addition to various vegetables, add raisins and prunes. Bruises fried with nuts look appetizing.
Conclusion
Gyroporus blue is famous for its excellent taste. It is a pity that mushrooms are very rare, and they grow only one at a time. But if you managed to find at least 2-3 copies, you can cook a delicious roast.
