The benefits and harms of chanterelle mushrooms
Fans of walking on mushrooms, most likely, noticed that wormy chanterelles are not found in the forest, unlike other mushrooms. Have you wondered why? Let's get acquainted with the benefits of chanterelles in more detail.
Composition of chanterelles
Chinomannose is a rather capricious substance. So during heat treatment (above 40-50 ° C) and cold salting, it collapses. In the latter case, salt is to blame. Therefore, chanterelle mushrooms should be consumed only in a "raw" form, or rather, in the form of a dry powder.
Vitamins: A (exceed in content), B1, B2,, E, PP.
Thanks to the big rich in vitamin A, chanterelles are very popular in China. There, drugs are made from them, which are used to correct vision and treat night blindness.
Macronutrients: potassium, magnesium, sodium, sulfur, phosphorus, chlorine.
Trace elements: iron, cobalt, manganese, copper, fluorine, zinc.
In addition, chanterelles contain, Omega-6, ergosterol (a substance that perfectly cleanses the human liver) and trametonolinic acid (which copes with hepatitis viruses).
Calorie chanterelles - 19 kcal per 100 g
Contraindication and harm of chanterelles
- individual intolerance,
- pregnancy,
- breast-feeding,
- children under 3 years old.
Harm as such, mushrooms do not have, the main thing is to collect chanterelles in ecological areas.
It is important to reiterate that this product loses its usefulness when heat treated, so it is necessary to prepare them correctly.
Where and when to collect chanterelles
Mushrooms should be collected in areas located away from the city, factories and roads.
In the forest, they appear already at the beginning of summer, and you can collect them until late autumn. As a rule, chanterelles are found in secluded places in birch, coniferous and mixed forests.
We prepare chanterelles
Chanterelles should be dried in any way convenient for you: in the sun or with help (not exceeding a temperature of 40 ° C).
After that, grind the mushrooms into a powder in a blender, food processor or coffee grinder.
How to store chanterelles
The ideal storage conditions is a dry place. Store the powder either in a heavy cloth bag or in a glass or container.
Shelf life of chanterelle powder is 1 year.
Medicinal properties of chanterelles
In addition, mushroom powder can be added to salads, soups, and other dishes.
