Champignons are the most common mushrooms in the world. Even the word "champignon" itself is translated as nothing else but a mushroom. Champignons are easy to distinguish from other types. They are white-gray in color. Of all the mushrooms, only champignons have people learned to grow so successfully. The size of the mushroom can reach ten centimeters or more.
If the mushrooms are in the open air, they begin to darken, and the flesh becomes yellowish. These mushrooms contain about ninety percent water in their structure.
They are also useful because they contain organic acids and a large amount of nutrients. At the same time, they contain only 25 kilocalories, which makes them available for those who monitor their weight.
Can champignons be eaten raw?
The use of mushrooms in cooking is found all over the world. The Japanese, for example, use these mushrooms for medicinal purposes to strengthen the immune system and reduce blood pressure.
In many dishes of the cuisines of the world, you can find mushrooms in their raw form. Raw mushrooms are a part of salads, sauces, and are also served as decorations for ready-made dishes and as a simple cut. To do this, the mushrooms are peeled and cut into thin slices.
With raw mushrooms, for example, you can make a delicious carrot salad. Peeled carrots are grated and chopped mushrooms are added. Add oil and salt to taste.
Many connoisseurs of raw mushrooms like to consume them with lemon juice.
Due to the absence of sugar and fat in champignons, they are recommended for use by diabetics. These mushrooms have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin.
