mushrooms

Improper freezing of mushrooms can even be harmful to health, the correct procedure is not complicated

Freezing mushrooms is the best way to store them for the winter without losing their flavor and consistency. But it takes a few rules to make mushrooms look just like they do when you pick them in the woods in the fall. What mushrooms are suitable for freezing, and how to prepare them properly? Some …

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Drying is a popular way of preserving mushrooms, but what about the safety

Although Czechs are a nation of mushroom pickers, dried mushrooms, chanterelles, Judas ear or shiitake are a regular item in the shops. In the latest test, dTest examined the quality of these goods and the presence of undesirable substances. Together with products from the shops, the consumer organisation also tested three samples of home-grown dried …

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Most mushroom pickers make mistakes in cleaning mushrooms. Know the correct and quick procedure

The mushroom season is at its peak, the current wet days are favourable for mushrooms. And thanks to all kinds of anti-epidemic measures, Czechs have time for long mushroom walks in the autumn forest. However, according to mycologists, many mushroom pickers do not know how to clean the mushrooms properly. In today’s article we will …

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People go into the woods for them unnecessarily. Yet mushrooms can be grown just like vegetables or fruit

Czechs are a nation of mushroom pickers and as soon as the season comes, the forests are full of people with baskets. They rely on their tried-and-tested spots to bring home a decent haul. But not everyone goes into the woods. Many people have discovered that it is not always necessary to spend long hours …

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