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- 1 Are there false chanterelles?
- 2 What does a false fox look like?
- 3 Where do orange talkers grow?
- 4 How to distinguish a false chanterelle from an edible one
- 5 Are false chanterelles poisonous or not?
- 6 Is it possible to eat false chanterelles?
- 7 What happens if you eat a false chanterelle?
- 8 How to cook false chanterelles
- 9 Symptoms of poisoning and first aid
- 10 Conclusion
Chanterelles are healthy mushrooms valued for their easy preparation and nutritional properties. However, they have doubles that are inferior to them in taste and beneficial qualities. Such mushrooms are called orange talkers. A photo and description of the false chanterelle will help distinguish them from other varieties. First of all, they study the appearance. False chanterelles are not hazardous to health and can be used for cooking.
Are there false chanterelles?
Chanterelle is a common type of mushroom that is found in Russia. The fruiting body consists of a cap and a stalk, but they are a single whole. There are no clear boundaries. The cap is concave, flat as it grows and becomes funnel-shaped. The leg is dense, solid. The color of the fruiting body varies from light yellow to orange.
Chanterelles are valued for their rich composition and good taste. They never harbor worms or larvae. The pulp contains a substance that has a detrimental effect on insects. Mushrooms can be stored and transported without problems.They contain amino acids, vitamins and other useful elements.
When “silent hunting” in the forest, false doubles are often encountered. These are mushrooms similar to chanterelles in appearance. These include the orange talker and the olive omphalot. However, they do not taste as good and contain dangerous toxins. The talker is more common in the Northern Hemisphere. When consumed as food, it has no harmful effects if the processing rules are followed. The most dangerous is the olive omphalot, which grows in warm southern climates. To avoid poisoning, it is important to know the differences between these mushrooms.
What does a false fox look like?
In the scientific literature, red mushrooms that look like chanterelles are called orange talkers. Their caps, measuring from 2 to 5 cm, grow up to 10 cm in a favorable climate. In young specimens, the upper part has a convex shape, the edges remain curved. As it grows, the cap becomes flatter and more spread out. In adult representatives it is funnel-shaped, with curved, corrugated edges.
According to the description, the orange talker has a velvety surface. It remains dry under any conditions, gradually becoming rougher. The color of the false chanterelle is orange, with a yellow or brown undertone. In the center there is a darker spot that becomes less noticeable with age. The edges of the cap are lighter, yellow, and quickly fade to white.
The false chanterelle has private, powerful plates with branches. They are arranged in descending order. The plates stand out against the background of the paler cap. Their color is yellow-orange. When pressed they will turn brown.
The leg of the talker is from 3 to 6 cm long and reaches 1 cm in girth. Its shape is cylindrical, sometimes narrowing or bending towards the base. A distinctive feature of the false chanterelle is that the brighter color of the leg usually matches the color of the plates. In young representatives of twins it is homogeneous, and as it grows it becomes hollow.
The flesh of the false chanterelle is thicker in the central part of the cap. It remains thin at the edges. The consistency is dense, the color is yellow or light orange. Inside the leg the flesh is hard and reddish in color. Spore powder is white. The smooth spores of the fungus have an elliptical shape.
More about the false fox in the video review:
Where do orange talkers grow?
Common and false chanterelles grow in different places in the forest. However, they prefer coniferous and mixed plantings, high humidity and warm conditions. The common chanterelle forms mycorrhiza with various trees - pine, spruce, beech, oak. The main ripening period is in early June, then from August to mid-autumn.
The orange talker is found on the forest floor. She does not require symbiosis with trees. False chanterelle grows in deciduous and coniferous areas. The food source is rotting wood and leaves. Often the yellow forest beauty is found in moss or near anthills. Mushrooms are collected in temperate climates of Europe and Asia.
The orange talker mushroom actively develops after rains. Increasing humidity and temperature creates favorable conditions for growth. Fruiting bodies are found near streams, lakes, and rivers. During drought and after frost, the likelihood of encountering a false chanterelle is lower.
False chanterelle grows singly or in large groups. The mycelium bears fruit annually.Ripening begins in August and lasts until November. Most mushrooms are found in mid-August and September.
How to distinguish a false chanterelle from an edible one
False chanterelles can be identified by a number of characteristics. Pay attention to the color, shape of the cap and stem, and smell. If you know the characteristic features of each mushroom, you can easily find the difference between them.
The main differences between chanterelles and false chanterelles:
- The edible variety is more monochromatic: yellowish or orange. False - has a bright or light color, with copper, red, brown, ocher edges. The false chanterelle has a paler tone, dark spots on the cap, and also has a lighter edging.
- False species have thinner, soft flesh. In this case, the plates are located more often. The flesh of the common chanterelle is dense and elastic. The structure resembles rubber.
- The cap of the common fox usually has torn edges. In the false variety it has a more even shape.
- A real chanterelle has a thick leg, up to 3 cm in diameter. The talker's leg is thinner.
- False and real chanterelles differ in the structure of the fruiting body. In the edible species, it is a single whole. In the false chanterelle these parts are separated from each other.
- Real chanterelles always grow in groups. The false variety is also found in large clusters, but there are also single specimens.
- Under pressure, the flesh of the edible mushroom turns red. In the false species, the fruiting body does not change color when pressed. The exception is the plates, which turn brown.
- The common fox is not worm-eaten, unlike the orange talker.
- During the cooking process, the flesh of the false double turns grey. Real chanterelles do not change color.
The photo clearly shows common and false chanterelle mushrooms:
Are false chanterelles poisonous or not?
The orange talker was considered poisonous for a long time. It was then included in the category of conditionally edible varieties. There is no consensus on this issue among scientists. It is still recommended to avoid eating false chanterelles if you are hypersensitive to mushrooms. There have been recorded cases where the talker caused an exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases.
In many countries, the false chanterelle is considered inedible. In America it is classified as a low quality mushroom. In France, it is allowed to consume talker, but they warn about possible eating disorders. However, the variety is considered edible in the UK. In addition, there are isolated cases of a hallucinogenic effect caused by false chanterelles. However, real confirmation of this fact has not been received. Perhaps this manifestation was caused by another counterpart of the chanterelle - the gymnopylus, or moth.
Gymnopil is an orange mushroom that looks like a chanterelle. It is medium in size and brightly colored. Its cap is bell-shaped or flat, with a tubercle located in the center. The color is uniform, yellow, brown or red. The leg is cylindrical, usually taking a curved shape. There is often a thin ring left on it. The pulp, whitish or beige, tastes bitter. Because of this, gymnopiles are considered inedible. It contains substances that have a hallucinogenic effect.
Toadstools, similar to chanterelles, pose a great danger to health. This includes Omphalote olive, which grows in tropical climates.It is often found on the territory of Crimea and the Mediterranean coast. Omphalote prefers dying wood and parasitizes oaks, olives and other deciduous trees.
Omphalotes are distinguished from real chanterelles by their cap, which measures from 4 to 12 cm. It is dense, fleshy, and prostrate. These are yellow mushrooms, similar to chanterelles, but with a brighter color. Their colors also contain orange, red and brown tones. The plates, yellow or orange, descend quite low to the stem. They have a phosphorescent effect. The mushroom ripens in autumn, in September or October. If ingested, it causes poisoning within 30 minutes.
Is it possible to eat false chanterelles?
Orange talkers are allowed to be eaten. They are first cleaned of leaves, twigs and other forest debris. Then cut into pieces and immerse them in cold water for 3 hours. Boil the mass over low heat for 40 minutes.
Chanterelle look-alikes are consumed in limited quantities. The norm for an adult is at least 150 g per day. False chanterelles are not recommended to be included in the diet of children and women during pregnancy and lactation.
What happens if you eat a false chanterelle?
The orange talker tastes significantly different from the ordinary chanterelle. The false double has low gastronomic properties. Its pulp has no pronounced taste or smell. Sometimes unpleasant notes appear, reminiscent of wood. The legs remain tough even after cooking.
If mushrooms have been processed and prepared correctly, they do not worsen the condition of the body.False chanterelles are not consumed if you have stomach and intestinal diseases. An individual reaction is possible, which will lead to an exacerbation of the disease.
How to cook false chanterelles
After boiling, false chanterelles are used to prepare various dishes. They are added to soups, sauces, side dishes and salads. Caviar and baking fillings are obtained from the mushroom mass. The product is combined with meat, potatoes, beans and various vegetables. After processing, the pulp of false chanterelles becomes gray - this is a natural process that does not impair the quality of the product.
False doubles are preserved for the winter. They can be pickled or pickled with the addition of salt, bay leaf, pepper and other spices. The pulp should be boiled first. Govorushki go well with various mushrooms. They are often cooked together with ordinary chanterelles or russula.
Symptoms of poisoning and first aid
Poisoning is possible when consuming orange talkers. It is caused by various factors:
- overeating in excess of the established norm;
- individual reaction of the body to the product;
- using old or stale false chanterelles;
- violation of technology and shelf life of processed talkers;
- The pulp of the mushrooms absorbed pollution from highways or industrial enterprises.
The main signs of poisoning are abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness. If such symptoms appear, call an ambulance. Before her arrival, the victim’s stomach is washed, activated charcoal and more warm liquids are given. Treatment of poisoning takes place in a hospital. The recovery period takes from several days to weeks.
Conclusion
A photo and description of the false chanterelle will help “silent hunters” easily distinguish it from other mushrooms.This variety is characterized by certain external features. It is also important to distinguish talkers from poisonous representatives. False chanterelles are used as food, they are boiled and canned. In case of poisoning, call a doctor immediately.
