For many, gathering mushrooms is a passion, a real ritual. But you have to know how to recognize edible mushrooms from those that are not. And this is also because poisonous mushrooms are often beautiful to the eye with their shimmering colors and sinuous shapes. So how do you know if mushrooms are poisonous or not?
In this regard, it must be said that all those who are not experts, in knowing how to recognize them, should not improvise to pick mushrooms on DIY excursions in the woods. As eating poisonous mushrooms can, in some cases, even lead to death.
But there is more. In fact, there are many false beliefs that circulate around the distinction between edible mushrooms and poisonous mushrooms. Consequently, it is preferable that those who are novice in the search for mushrooms do not act alone but work in the company of someone experienced in recognizing edible varieties without danger to health.
How to tell if mushrooms are poisonous or not, here are some false beliefs
For example, it is not true that all mushrooms that grow under chestnuts are edible. Likewise, not all white colored mushrooms are edible. Another false myth concerning the distinction between edible and poisonous mushrooms is that relating to the so-called proof ofgarlic.
It is not true, in fact, that when cooking poisonous mushrooms garlic turns dark. And the same goes for the onion. Similarly, it cannot be said that mushrooms can be considered edible only because they are eaten by snails or other animals.
The mushroom is poisonous or edible, therefore, only and exclusively by identifying with certainty the corresponding variety. This is why, as a result of what has been said, do-it-yourself mushroom picking is absolutely not recommended. For the inexperienced mushroom hunter, avoiding possible poisoning is by no means a mere random hypothesis. Suffice it to say that in nature there are over 100,000 varieties of mushrooms.
(We remind you to carefully read the warnings in this regard, which can be consulted who”)
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