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An edible mushroom is a mushroom that can potentially be safely eaten, including thousands of types of mushrooms that are regularly harvested. Some species that cannot be easily cultivated, such as the truffle or matsutake, are highly prized. On the other hand, some edible mushrooms may have extremely bad taste, such as the Bitter bolete mushroom. Before assuming that any wild mushroom is edible, check safety rules and be sure of its identification. There is no "test" for edibility other than identifying the species. Even mushrooms that are edible for most people can cause "allergic" reactions in some individuals. China features prominently in the early and later historical record of wild edible fungi. The Chinese have for centuries valued many species, not only for nutrition and taste but also for their healing properties. These values and traditions are as strong today as they were centuries ago and are confirmed by the huge range of wild fungi collected from forests and fields and marketed widely. China is also the leading exporter of cultivated mushrooms. It is less well known that countries such as Mexico and Turkey, and major areas of central and southern Africa, also have a long and notable tradition of wild edible fungi. The list of countries where wild fungi are reported to be consumed and provide income to rural people is impressive [1]. For more information on history and other aspects of wild-gathered edible mushrooms see [2] End of extract.
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1. The Benefits of Mushrooms
May 24, 2008
Mushrooms are one of the healthy foods that can be eaten raw or cooked with any dishes, either Asian, fusion or Mediterranean. Here are some mushroom facts I found after some research: 1. There are over 14,000 different types of mushrooms in this world out of which 3,000 are edible and 700 are known for its medicinal properties. Less than 1% are poisonous. 2. Mushrooms are a neither an herb or a vegetable but a type of fungi 3. Mushrooms are very low in calories (only 100 cal/oz), have very little sodium and fat, and high in fiber. 4. Mushrooms (fresh ones)... (read more)
Author: Opalyn Mok
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2. Do Not Let Mold Reduce Your Property Value
March 29, 2008
Molds are not plants, animals, or bacteria, they are classified under a group called fungi. This group also includes other fungi such as the much relished common button mushroom used on pizza, (Agaricus bisporus) and hundreds of other edible and deadly and even halluchgenic mushrooms. Molds are saprophytic organisms and hence break down and absorb the dead material on which they survive. There are many environments where molds live, and all molds started as outdoor mold long before we ever built homes for mold to move into. But for this article there are two main environments where molds l... (read more)
Author: Remy Na
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3. Mushroom- Facts about this Magic Ingredient
March 28, 2008
Here are a few facts about mushrooms and why it is a magic ingredient in our diet: - Mushrooms are often classified as a vegetable or a herb, but they are actually fungi. - While there are over 14,000 mushrooms, only about 3,000 are edible, about 700 have known medicinal properties, and fewer than one percent are recognized as poisonous. - People who collect mushrooms for consumption are known as mycophagists, and the act of collecting them for such is known as mushroom hunting or simply "mushrooming". - Only specimens that are freshly picked or properly preserved should be... (read more)
Author: Sheryl Joaquin
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4. Shitake Mushrooms, A Fungus with Many Uses
January 28, 2008
Mushrooms are not always considered when people think of bulk organic herbs, but when dried and crushed into a powder, these edible fungi can add a delicate flavor to many dishes, particularly Asian ones. Although gourmet mushrooms such as the shitake can be expensive, if you choose to buy wholesale, you can pay considerably less for dried herbs. Shitake mushroom is perhaps one of the most flavorful of these, and because it is relatively easy to cultivate, the price has been dropping in recent years.
An Ancient Cultivar
Bulk organic herbs go back a long way in history, but the idea ... (read more)
Author: Anne Harvester
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5. Cordyceps as a Form of Chinese Medicine
November 01, 2007
Through the years, people have grown to love mushrooms. That is of course despite the fact that the plants are not actually plants but are forms of fungi growth. Fungi is a typical and usual form of common microorganism. With the popularity of numerous edible mushrooms in the market comes Cordyceps. Cordyceps, scientifically known as Cordyceps sinensis, is a form of parasitic mushroom. Do not be alarmed that the species is parasitic. It thrives in useless materials and elements in nature so in truth, the growth is not harmful to anything. The ancient Chinese medicine was the pioneer to make ... (read more)
Author: Xiang Lin
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6. It is Best to Leave Mushrooms Magic in the Hands of the Healers of Tribes
June 07, 2007
Mushrooms are a form of fungus as we are all aware. There are edible mushrooms and there are also the poisonous ones. Besides these two types of mushrooms magic properties have been given to one particular type. This mushroom goes by the name of psychedelic mushrooms.These particular mushrooms magic properties are mainly hallucinogenic. For this reason many countries around the world have very strict controls placed on the use of these mushrooms. People who have eaten these mushrooms state they feel as if they were having a really good and warm feeling. The world about them is seen in a diffe... (read more)
Author: Muna wa Wanjiru
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7. Finding the elusive Morel Mushroom
April 22, 2007
Hunting the Elusive Morel Mushroom Morel mushrooms are among the most prized edible wild mushrooms in the world. Resembling a sponge on a stick, morels don’t look like ordinary mushrooms— or taste like ordinary mushrooms. Morels have a rich, creamy flavor that is deliciously earthy, nutty, steak-like– and it’s this awesome taste that makes the morel mushroom No.1 with mushroom lovers. It’s been said that “there is something almost cruelly tantalizing about morels. No other mushroom in the world, save perhaps the white truffle of northern Italy, offers quite the degree of flavor and fragrance ... (read more)
Author: Henry Garman
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