Mushrooming, which is also called "quiet hunting" is one of the most common ways of recreation in our country.By the way speaking, only we are engaged as active.In the forests of Hungary and Germany mushrooms little less, but the locals do not collect them practically.
This is largely due to the fear of poison.Unfortunately, sometimes this feature is real.You know what bitterling?But he is known for an experienced mushroom called "gall" mushroom, being quite toxic.In addition, some know it as "false boletus", as gorchak, in fact it is quite similar.
Where common?
Unfortunately, it can be found in almost any forest on the territory of the former USSR.The period of the growing season - from late July to late October.It is dangerous because it grows in groups, making the inexperienced mushroom pickers sometimes gain baskets full of poisonous mushrooms.It prefers to grow on loamy soils, richly fertilized with fallen needles.
By the way, what bitterling, speaking about his appearance?A feature of this case is a strong stocky leg filled with fibrous and loose flesh.Outside, it covers a specific mesh brownish or brownish color.
hat almost nothing stands out.However, it can be distinguished by thin layer of spongy material on the underside of the cap.At present Borovik this layer is much thicker.
In addition, this type of old mushrooms it gets rich ocher color, which is not observed in any of the edible fungus.As they get older bitterling (a photo of which is in the article), published increasingly begins to resemble a pillow, as his hat greatly expands, forming a real "airport."
inner side of the cap and the stem itself has a light pink shade.To cut the flesh and pinkish on the air quickly becomes brown.
There is one way by which you can determine exactly bitterling: the flesh terribly bitter.Setting the language of even the smallest piece, you will feel unbearable bitterness, which gradually turns into a strong burning sensation.
general Gorchakov - the fungus is very attractive.It is a neat, smooth and absolutely perfect as never affected mushroom flies.Inexperienced mushroom itself can be sure of the rightness of insects gorchak even one caught in a pan with fried mushrooms, inevitably spoils the taste.
spite of the existed once delusion, bitterness, this can not be repaired any cooking.
How dangerous?
ask questions about what the bitterling, not to mention the danger of it.Unfortunately spoiled dish - the smallest of the problems that you may expect.Doctors aptly called his "liver mushroom", as it contains toxins lead to irreversible damage of the liver.
be fair to say that the cases of poisoning are extremely rare.Oddly enough, but the long cooking only increased the bitterness, so it's hard to imagine anyone who would willingly have this dish.
Thus, this mushroom is poisonous, but to talk about the real danger is still not necessary.That's what gorchak!