10 signs – Ukraine – tsn.ua

The hike in the forest for mushrooms is an opportunity to relax, breathe fresh air and then savor a delicious and healthy dish. But the mushroom picking process must be taken seriously. Especially if you’ve never done this before.

It should be remembered that there are some signs that poisonous mushrooms have, but edible ones do not have it at all.

1. Poisonous mushrooms have an unpleasant, pungent odor, often reminiscent of medicine or chlorine, but edible mushrooms have a pleasant smell.
2. Poisonous mushrooms often have a bright color.
3. Often, when cutting the stem of poisonous mushrooms, the color changes to an unusual one (blue, purple).
4. Poisonous mushrooms do not tolerate insects and flies. Therefore, if you see them on the hat, the mushroom is edible.
5. A tubular layer is inherent in certain types of mushrooms. If you’ve encountered a mushroom without it, it’s most likely a poisonous mushroom that disguises itself as an edible.
6. If the mushroom is in doubt, it is best to throw it away.
7. In any case, do not taste an unknown mushroom, poisoning can occur instantly.
8. Overgrown mushrooms, as well as those specimens in which it is difficult to determine whether they are poisonous or not, should not be taken.
9. If the stem of the mushroom often becomes downward, it is best to be careful.
10. It is best to go to the forest with an experienced mushroom picker, who will show you edible and poisonous mushrooms by example.

If you follow these simple rules, you can avoid a fatal mistake. Remember that poisonous mushrooms can often cause death.