In a polluted environment, the body increasingly needs vitamins, minerals and other useful substances. The easiest way to get them is from fresh berries, raw vegetables and fruits, and mushrooms. However, if almost all vegetables and fruits can be eaten raw, then with mushrooms the situation is different.
When asked what mushrooms can be eaten raw, many will answer that russula. However, this can only be answered by those who have never picked these mushrooms, have not eaten. The fact is that almost all types of russula (and there are more than 100 of them) in their raw form have a pronounced bitter taste, which makes them unsuitable for consumption in their raw form. However, there are still two types of these mushrooms in the world, which have a sweetish-nutty taste, so they can really be eaten even raw, while the rest of the species need to be cooked or soaked.
Other mushrooms that can be eaten raw include oyster mushrooms, champignons, mushrooms, porcini mushrooms and truffles. Gingerbreads are mushrooms that are especially tasty when combined with salt and lemon juice. In order for the taste of these mushrooms to be pronounced, before use they must be peeled, salted, pepper, sprinkled with lemon juice and kept at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
Also, porcini mushrooms, or rather only their caps, can be eaten raw. These mushrooms are especially tasty in combination with green vegetables and herbs.
Truffle is a rather rare mushroom. In our country, you can find only one species, namely the summer truffle. The taste of these mushrooms is pronounced mushroom with a slight nutty flavor, however, when soaked, the truffles acquire the flavor of soy sauce.
Oyster mushrooms are also quite edible mushrooms. Both hats and legs are suitable for food, but the legs are harsh when raw.
The most common mushrooms that can be eaten raw are champignons. They can be used not only in the preparation of sauces and salads, but also as a base for sandwiches, decorating dishes and more.
