We must always pay close attention to the food we eat. And this foresight must be had especially when going abroad. The problem, when you are in another country, is very simple. We do not always know the language perfectly and therefore we do not always know exactly what we are eating. Furthermore, in each country there are different customs and habits, even if not known. For this reason, special attention must be paid. And we should have an open eye especially when we are faced with a particular food, namely Gyromitra esculenta. In fact, this mushroom is so toxic that it can cause serious damage to our health.
Meaning of Gyromitra esculenta
The fungus we are talking about has numerous folds, similar to those of the brain. It is brown and reddish in color, and has hollow cavities inside that clearly show the veins that reach up to its stem. This part of the mushroom is called, exactly, miter. In addition, this food has a cylindrical shape and its stem is white in color. It is found from March to June, so it’s time to pay attention as its period has only just begun.
The danger of the toxic mushroom Gyromitra esculenta
This mushroom is so toxic that it can cause serious damage to our health. And, if in the most fortunate cases intestinal problems and nausea occur, in the most serious ones you can even die.
Gyromitra esculenta remains poisonous both before and after cooking, so it is recommended to avoid taking it in any situation. Its danger depends on the gyromitrin. This is a mixture of different types of hydrazines that cause intoxication and, as mentioned above in severe cases, death. In Italy it is rare to find it, but not impossible. And now that we know what it looks like, we can recognize it and avoid it. Although its dangerousness is well known, this mushroom is still consumed in some countries of the world. In North America, for example, it is still a popular dish. But most of all, it is in Finland that you have to be careful. In fact, in the Nordic country, this mushroom is served and sold everywhere.
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If you are also in this condition, never eat sausages. They could be dangerous to your health
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