Morel

Useful properties and applications of mushroom Morel

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Botanical characteristics of a runt

Morel is a marsupial mushroom with a beautiful egg-shaped-rounded head. The hat has a yellowish-brown color and small cells that resemble honeycomb. A cylindrical hollow leg, usually paler than cap. Morel boasts a white flesh with a pleasant aroma and an incomparable taste.

These mushrooms prefer deciduous and coniferous forests. They can be found in Australia, North America and, of course, and Eurasia. Such early fungi appear immediately after the snow melts. They prefer soil that is rich in lime. Since these mushrooms cannot be consumed raw, they are considered conditionally edible. To neutralize the poisonous acids, morels are advised to boil for at least 15 minutes or dry well.

Health benefits of Morel

Morel contains various trace elements and vitamins, as well as a unique polysaccharide substance. Due to its composition morels very well affect visual acuity. Various modern drugs based on Morel not only strengthen the eye muscles, but do not allow the lens to become cloudy.

It should be mentioned that these mushrooms not only increase appetite, but also greatly enhance the gastro-intestinal tract. Morels are perfectly able to cleanse the blood and lymph. Along with this, the presents mushroom is gorgeous and revitalizing tonic.

The use of Morel

Since ancient times, the morels are used in the treatment of hyperopia and myopia, as well as in various diseases of joints and rheumatism. They are shown to restore the immune system.

To restore vision and treat various diseases are advised to regularly consume these mushrooms, and for at least 6 months. Before use they should be thoroughly cleaned, soak in water for one hour and then boil and rinse in running water.

Dried morels

This spring the mushroom as a Morel, you can easily dry for long term storage as it is hygroscopic. Storage will fit any dry and well-ventilated area. Keep in mind that mushrooms easily absorb moisture, so they should be stored in cardboard boxes or heavy paper bags. Dried morels are preparing a fragrant powder, which is a great seasoning for various dishes and is also an excellent remedy for the treatment of manydiseases.

Morel ordinary

Morel ordinary appears in early spring in the parks, deciduous forests and clearings. Height of ellipsoidal cap with pleats can reach 15 cm and a diameter of 10 cm In the folds of the cap are formed of the interesting cells of irregular shape. Its color varies from gray to ocher-brown.

Gentle light flesh has a wonderful flavor. Cylindrical hollow Stipe at the base slightly expanded, it often has a yellowish tint. When fully ripe it becomes velvety and longitudinally wrinkled. Spores ellipsoid, usually smooth and colorless. Grow common Morel only in well-lit areas.

Morel edible

Morel edible core has a brownish stem and elegant elongated hat. Its waxy flesh is very brittle, it has an interesting taste and a pleasant aroma. The edible Morel is found under the bushes, in a grassy field, on the ashes of fires, as well as on lawns, along roads, near fields and parks.

Often, these mushrooms are collected from March until the end of may. During the 20-minute cooking their toxic substances neytralizuya, after which one can cook a gourmet meal.

Morel conical

The conical Morel is widespread in the tundra and forest zones and the mountains. This species grows from mid-spring until late may. It feels good on the ground. Beautiful conical hat with a height of about 4-6 cm and a thickness of about 3 cm, its edges fused with the stalk of the mushroom.

Inside olive-brown cap is hollow and has a mesh-cellular structure resembling the honeycomb of bees. Whitish cylindrical stem is also hollow inside and has a pronounced longitudinal grooves. Delicious and aromatic flesh is slightly waxy, it easily breaks.

Contraindications to the use of Morel

Don't forget that before the use of these mushrooms must be boiled or dried. Also, be careful not to confuse them with poisonous morels. With proper and moderate use morels will never cause harm to the human body.