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The benefits and harms of boletus are determined based on the characteristics of the human body that consumes them for food or in treatment. The ubiquitous mushroom has several popular nicknames: redhead, aspen. Many varieties of this mycelium are edible, but there are also poisonous counterparts that are no less useful when used properly.
Harmless boletus has unique medicinal properties, and is also widely used in cooking. In Our Country, it can be found in the forest of both coniferous and mixed types.
The chemical composition of boletus
The redhead is low in calories, its protein fraction is only 22 kcal per 100 g of product. In terms of nutritional composition, the mushroom contains about 90% liquid, the rest is proteins – 4%, fiber – up to 2%, the remaining 4% contain minerals, carbohydrates and fats.
The chemical composition of mycelium contains:
- vitamins of group B, E;
- about 30 mg of vitamin C;
- niacin – 9 mg;
- macro- and microelements;
- saturated acids;
- mono- and disaccharides.
The presence of 49% vitamin PP restores metabolism, strengthens the nervous system. The significant presence of potassium, 16,2%, helps regulate water, energy and acid metabolism in the human body. The calorie content of dried mushrooms is 314,7 kcal, the benefits of the boletus mushroom in this case increase significantly. In its composition and nutritional value, it is not inferior to white fungus or boletus.
What do boletus help from?
In folk medicine, the boletus is widely used, but it can bring both benefit and harm. Dried mycelium is added to a variety of infusions, which eventually normalize the body’s blood supply and immunity. Also, drugs from dried mycelium can stop or prevent the development of various tumors and diseases of the intestinal tract. For example, for blood purification, it is enough to use powder from redhead caps without third-party impurities for 20 tsp for 30-1 days. a few hours before meals.
To prevent bronchial diseases or common viruses on an empty stomach, drink 1 tbsp. l. tincture of kombucha and boletus. 1 medium-sized kombucha and a handful of fresh redhead caps are added to a liter jar. The jar is poured with boiling water or warm water, left to infuse for 2-3 days in a dark place. Then filter and begin a course of prevention. Depending on the disease, 2-3 applications before meals are enough.
Useful properties of boletus
Boletus has a low glycemic index, making it safe and beneficial for people with any form of diabetes. This mushroom is rich in amino acids, it is not inferior to meat in their content. Dried or fresh mushroom broth is good for children who have had a serious viral infection. Nutritionists recommend using redheads for vegetarians as an alternative to meat, which helps to fill the lack of vitamins and stop the development of anemia.
The high content of vitamin B2, in the amount of 25% of the total mass of one mushroom, makes it useful for people who have vision problems. With prolonged use, you can notice an improvement in the condition of the mucous membranes and skin. The mushroom cannot be confused with any other poisonous variety and can be consumed in any form – this is the main benefit of boletus for the body. The most useful is the use of tincture, dry powder, boiled or stewed redheads. Boletus is recommended in favor of those who have problems with digestion, anemia or heart.
The use of boletus
Mushrooms are versatile in applications for cooking, medicine or everyday life. Many mushroom pickers try to collect as many as possible not only white mushrooms, but also aspen mushrooms. They are healthy and nutritious, have a pleasant and rich taste. Most chefs of European and cuisine choose this mushroom for preparing gourmet dishes. Redheads are good and nutritious in any form, they are frozen, dried, salted and pickled. For drying, the mushrooms are not washed, but wiped with a rag, large legs are cut into cavities 1-2 cm thick, small ones are not touched and exposed to the sun. In winter, soup with dried mushrooms is more aromatic and healthy than with fresh ones.
For freezing, the crop is thoroughly washed and boiled for about an hour in ordinary water. Then drained and packaged in containers. You can store them for 1-2 years. With mushrooms for the winter, you can close the salad or caviar.
For caviar, you can use any ingredients:
- 300 g of Bulgarian red pepper;
- 2 medium onions;
- 3 carrots;
- 10 g chili peppers;
- 700 g of boletus.
Peppers, onions and carrots are grated or passed through a meat grinder, fried separately from mushrooms. Aspen mushrooms can be cut into cubes or also chopped with a meat grinder. The ingredients are mixed and stewed for 20-30 minutes. Then they are distributed among the banks and closed. Spices are added solely for taste.
Contraindications to the use of boletus
It is worth noting that the mushroom is poorly absorbed by the body, so people with gastritis or other serious problems with the gastrointestinal tract should not use it. Also, any type of mushroom should not be eaten by patients after poisoning with chemicals or food. There is no benefit to the human body from overripe boletus mushrooms, so they are not harvested or used as planting material for breeding a home farm. It is better to collect mycelium in an ecologically clean area, otherwise mild poisoning can be provoked. Individual intolerance also prevents the use of aspen.
Conclusion
The benefits and harms of aspen mushrooms are determined by many factors, from the habitat to the state of the area. It is appreciated by culinary specialists for its excellent taste, traditional healers for its medicinal properties. However, it is worth remembering that any mushrooms have poisonous counterparts that you need to be able to distinguish and be careful even when harvesting useful aspen mushrooms.
