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The benefits of saffron milk caps lie not only in their nutritional properties, but also in their medicinal qualities. Properly prepared mushrooms can improve your well-being and help cure diseases.
Are saffron milk caps good for you?
Bright orange mushrooms are found quite often in the forest closer to autumn and therefore take up a lot of space in mushroom pickers’ baskets. They have a good taste, are completely edible, and theoretically they don’t even need to be processed. Raw mushrooms will not cause food poisoning.
But not everyone knows that they are also very valuable for health. Camelinas contain many useful substances in their pulp and therefore help improve physical condition, and are sometimes even used in the preparation of medicines.
Composition and properties of saffron milk caps
The fresh pulp of orange mushrooms is filled with vitamins and beneficial microelements. They contain the following substances:
- potassium and phosphorus;
- magnesium and calcium;
- iron;
- vitamin C;
- sodium;
- subgroup B vitamins;
- a unique substance with antibiotic properties - lactarioviolin;
- vitamin A;
- amino acids and protein compounds;
- cellulose.
Due to their composition, red forest gifts have properties valuable for the body. When used they:
- help relieve inflammatory processes and increase the body's immune defense;
- prevent the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria;
- help remove waste and toxic substances from tissues and intestines;
- improve metabolism throughout the body, promoting rapid and complete absorption of food;
- are beneficial for colds and infections;
- have a beneficial effect on the nervous and muscular system;
- improve the condition of the heart and blood vessels.
Another benefit of saffron milk caps for the body is that they have a low glycemic index, so they do not lead to an increase in blood glucose. On the contrary, their consumption helps prevent the development of complications due to diabetes.
What are the benefits of saffron milk caps for humans?
The beneficial properties and contraindications of saffron milk caps are manifested in their real effects on the human body:
- They contain almost no fat and are completely free of bad cholesterol. Therefore, they can be used if you are prone to obesity and on a diet, to cleanse and strengthen blood vessels.
- Mushrooms can be eaten if you have diabetes, they will not cause harm, and the benefit will be that they will improve the functioning of the metabolic system and help avoid the development of complications.
- Mushrooms are useful for arthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatism and other joint ailments. They relieve inflammation in bone tissue and alleviate the condition.
- Due to their high fiber content, orange varieties benefit digestion, help regulate bowel movements and eliminate toxins and waste.
- Consumption of saffron milk caps is allowed for diseases of the cardiovascular system; they strengthen the heart and normalize its functioning.
- Since mushrooms contain many amino acids and proteins, eating them is useful during the recovery period after illness. They help restore strength.
- The medicinal properties of saffron milk caps have a beneficial effect on colds. Their presence in the diet improves immunity and helps the body cope with viruses and infections faster.
It is believed that mushrooms can be beneficial in the treatment of cancer. They have an inhibitory effect on malignant tumors and at the same time promote the renewal of healthy cells.
Theoretically, even pregnant women and nursing mothers can consume saffron milk caps. However, in this case, you need to eat mushrooms in minimal quantities, and only if the quality of the mushrooms is beyond any doubt. Poisoning is especially dangerous for pregnant women, so reasonable caution should be exercised.
Children can only be offered orange mushrooms after 12 years of age. The product is a fairly heavy protein food, and a small child’s body may not be able to digest it.
Nutritional value of saffron milk caps
The chemical composition of orange fungi is represented mainly by proteins and fiber - 1.9 g and 2.2 g, respectively. The product also contains some fat - about 0.8 g, and carbohydrates are presented in the amount of 0.5 g.
Calorie content depends on the method of their preparation. Thus, raw mushrooms contain only 18 kcal per 100 g of product.When boiled, the nutritional value drops to 17 kcal; pickled saffron milk caps contain about 20 kcal.
Fried saffron milk caps are the most nutritious - as much as 78 kcal from vegetable oil. If you combine mushrooms with other ingredients, cream, sour cream, soft cheese, then the calorie content can even increase to 200 kcal.
Harm of saffron milk caps
It is necessary to understand that the benefits and harms of saffron milk caps always accompany each other. Sometimes orange specimens can cause a deterioration in health, or even cause food poisoning:
- Harm will come from saffron milk caps collected in an environmentally unfavorable place. Mushroom pulp very well absorbs toxic substances present in precipitation and air, so it is forbidden to collect mushrooms near roads, plants and factories, close to the city limits.
- Ryzhiki belong to the category of mushrooms, which can even be eaten raw. However, in any case, before use, they must be thoroughly cleaned of forest debris and washed in cold water; this will remove possible harmful substances from their surface.
- Store-bought fresh, pickled or pickled orange mushrooms must be of absolute quality. It is forbidden to purchase them from dubious sellers, as well as to buy pickled saffron milk caps that have expired - carelessness can lead to severe poisoning.
- Saffron milk caps can cause harm if mushroom pulp is abused. Since the product takes a long time to digest, you should consume it in small quantities, no more than 150 g per day, and do not eat saffron milk caps in the evening.
The greatest danger is caused by mistakes when picking mushrooms - saffron milk caps should not be confused with false saffron milk caps or similar representatives of other species.Even if the doubles also turn out to be edible, most likely, the processing rules for them will be different, and the mistake will lead to serious poisoning.
Use of saffron milk caps
The beneficial properties of camelina mushrooms are used in two areas - in cooking and in home health recipes. After minimal processing, mushrooms become completely suitable for internal consumption and bring considerable benefits.
In cooking
The basic rule for the culinary use of saffron milk caps looks like this: mushrooms should be used within 24 hours after collection. If the saffron milk caps are purchased, then they need to be prepared several hours in advance, since it is unknown how long they have had time to lie on the counter. After a day, they will already begin to deteriorate, and all that remains is to throw them away:
- Fresh saffron milk caps go well with vegetables. They can be boiled and added to light salads; for example, mushrooms with white cabbage, onions and tomatoes are well digested.
- When fried, saffron milk caps can be combined with onions, sour cream, cream, hard cheeses, potatoes and spaghetti.
- The gifts of the forest are traditionally served along with boiled or fried potatoes; saffron milk caps can also be used as a nutritious side dish for meat dishes.
- Saffron milk caps with pearl barley or buckwheat porridge are of great benefit; they are especially in demand among vegetarians, who value them for their protein of plant origin.
Saffron milk caps are prepared very quickly - boil them for only 15-20 minutes. In addition, mushrooms can be marinated with salt for the winter, then you can enjoy them even in the cold months. For long-term use, saffron milk caps can also be dried, then they will become suitable not only for use in the kitchen, but also for preparing medicines.
In folk medicine
The healing properties of saffron milk caps are actively used by traditional medicine. Mushrooms are mainly used to treat inflammatory processes and skin irritations. There are many proven recipes based on them:
- Tincture for dermatitis and psoriasis. Dried saffron milk caps must be ground into a fine powder, and then measure out 100 g of raw materials and pour in 500 ml of vodka. The product is infused in a glass container for 3 weeks, after which it is drunk three times a day on an empty stomach, one tablespoon at a time. At the same time, the tincture is used to lubricate skin irritations - combined use can quickly reduce inflammation.
- When treating ulcers, wounds and insect bites, raw saffron milk caps will be beneficial. The washed gifts of the forest are simply cut and applied to the sore spots with a fresh cut, and then kept for 20-30 minutes. The beneficial substances contained in mushrooms penetrate the tissues through the skin and have a pronounced calming and healing effect.
Powder from dried saffron milk caps is used to prepare compresses that can be applied to sore spots and bruises. Cosmetic masks are prepared using mushroom powder; they help regulate skin oiliness and get rid of pimples and acne.
Contraindications for saffron milk caps
Despite all their usefulness, saffron milk mushrooms may be prohibited for consumption - they have certain contraindications. It is not recommended to eat them:
- with low stomach acidity and a tendency to frequent constipation;
- for acute pancreatitis;
- for chronic severe pathologies of the kidneys and liver;
- for stomach ulcers;
- in case of exacerbation of cholelithiasis or in the absence of a gallbladder as a result of surgery;
- with acute cystitis.
Pregnant women should eat red mushrooms with caution, and during lactation it is better to completely avoid mushrooms.
In case of poisoning with saffron milk caps, it is necessary to pay attention to the first symptoms of illness and immediately call a doctor. The state of health usually worsens 2-6 hours after eating; signs of poisoning include severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and fever. Before doctors arrive, it is necessary to take urgent treatment measures - drink as much clean water as possible and induce vomiting. But medications that stop nausea and diarrhea cannot be taken, otherwise toxic substances will remain in the body.
Conclusion
The benefits of saffron milk caps can be very great if consumed correctly. Fresh and pure mushrooms strengthen the body and improve digestion, and also help treat inflammatory processes and infections.
Thanks for the useful information! I love saffron milk caps! These are my favorite mushrooms! They are very tasty when salted and fried. Most importantly, they cannot be confused with other (poisonous) mushrooms