The butter mushroom is quite common in German forests - walkers usually not only find one specimen, but many next to each other. So it's no wonder that this edible mushroom ends up in many frying pans. However, the butter fungus causes gastrointestinal problems in some people, which can be reduced or even avoided by thorough cleaning and peeling off the skin of the hat.

The butter mushroom hat is peeled

Here you will find the Butter Mushroom

The butter fungus (Suillus luteus) owes its name to the buttery-yellow tubes, which only darken as the fruiting body ages. The hat measures between five and twelve centimeters in diameter and is dark brown, more rarely yellow-brown. Typically, the hat has a moist, sticky, greasy surface that serves as a breeding ground for numerous bacteria. You can find the fungus between June and October near pine trees, where it is a mycorrhizal partner. More rarely, the butter fungus also associates with spruce or larch.

Butter fungus sometimes causes intolerance

Although the butter mushroom is classified as an edible mushroom and therefore non-toxic, it causes gastrointestinal problems in some people. Allergic reactions have also been observed. For this reason, if you have not eaten butter mushrooms before, you should only try a few of them at first and pay attention to any physical reactions. It is also important to pay attention to hygiene and process the mushroom as freshly as possible.

Thoroughly clean the butter mushroom

The butter fungus, also known as butter bolete, is one of the smear boletes. It is often infested with maggots, which is why you should examine it thoroughly for an infestation in the forest. Cut the mushrooms in half lengthwise, because the voracious animals often hide inside. The greasy hat should be wiped with a cloth to remove the moisture. Arrived at home, the mushrooms are best cleaned and prepared immediately:

  • First cut away scavenging and other unsightly areas.
  • Pull off the cap skin of the mushroom, as this reduces the risk of gastrointestinal problems.
  • Clean the mushroom thoroughly with a mushroom brush.
  • Rinse the cleaned and peeled mushrooms once with water.
  • To do this, put them in a colander.
  • Cut the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.
  • Prepare them, cooking them well through for at least 15 minutes.
  • The butter mushroom tastes best simply fried in butter.

By the way: In Bavaria, the butter mushroom is also referred to as "snotty" because of its greasy hat.

tips

Butter mushrooms are excellent for drying.

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