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The odorous talker is a conditionally edible species of the Tricholomovaceae family. Grows in spruce and deciduous forests from August to October. In cooking, this representative of the forest kingdom is used in fried, stewed and canned versions. Since the species has inedible counterparts, it is necessary to know the external description and their differences.
Where do odorous talkers grow?
The fragrant talker grows on moist soil among coniferous and deciduous trees. Fruiting begins in early summer and lasts until the first frost. It can also be found in pastures, open areas, among bushes and in tall grass.
What smelly talkers look like
In order not to harm the body, you need to know the external description of the mushroom, view photos and videos. The cap is small, about 10 cm in size. The surface of young specimens is convex, sky-olive in color. With age, it straightens, the edges curl, and the color changes to yellow-gray. When growing in an open place, the peel becomes discolored and cracks. The lower layer is formed by frequent pale emerald plates. Reproduction occurs by cylindrical spores, which are located in whitish spore powder. The leg, up to 8 cm long, is dense, cylindrical in shape, colored to match the cap.
Is it possible to eat odorous talkers?
The odorous talker is a conditionally edible representative of the mushroom kingdom. In cooking they are used in fried, stewed and canned form. Before cooking, the mushrooms are thoroughly washed and boiled for 10-15 minutes.
Taste qualities of the odorous govorushka mushroom
The dense pulp emits a strong anise smell that does not disappear during cooking. Therefore, this forest dweller is not particularly popular among mushroom pickers.
Benefits and harm to the body
The odorous govorushka is not only a low-calorie, but also a very healthy mushroom. The fruit body contains proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, a large amount of vitamins and amino acids. Thanks to its rich beneficial composition, the mushroom:
- improves digestion;
- removes waste and toxins;
- stops the growth of cancer cells;
- reduces bad cholesterol levels;
- prevents the formation of blood clots;
- strengthens the immune system.
Since mushrooms are considered a heavy food, they are not recommended for consumption:
- people with gastrointestinal diseases;
- pregnant and lactating women;
- children under 7 years old.
The species has false counterparts that cause food poisoning, so it is necessary to be able to find the differences and follow the collection rules.
False doubles
The odorous talker, like any forest dweller, has edible and inedible counterparts:
- Gigantic - an edible species that grows among deciduous trees. Fruits throughout the warm period. The fruit pulp has a pleasant taste and aroma. The cap is large, up to 30 cm in size, the leg is dense and fleshy. The mushroom is colored light gray or snow-white.
- Lightly colored – an inedible species with a faint musty aroma. Prefers broad-leaved and spruce forests, bears fruit in single copies throughout the warm period.
Collection rules
Despite the fact that the species is edible, in order to avoid stomach upset, you need to know the collection rules. Mushroom picking is carried out:
- in clear, sunny weather;
- far from roads and industrial enterprises;
- in environmentally friendly places.
Use
The fragrant talker has an aniseed odor and a delicate taste. In cooking, only the caps of young specimens are often used, since the flesh at the stem is fibrous and tasteless. The harvested crop reveals its flavor when fried, pickled, or salted. They are also used to prepare sauces and first courses.
Before preparing dishes, you must remember that this representative, after heat treatment, loses volume by ½ of its mass.
Conclusion
The odorous govorushka is an edible mushroom with an aniseed odor and a delicate mushroom taste. It grows throughout Russia from August to October.Since the species has inedible counterparts, you need to carefully familiarize yourself with the external characteristics and look at the photo.
