Yana Posted September 10, 2023 Report Share Posted September 10, 2023 Hi! I found this type of mushroom, is it edible ? The smell is really good and the meat didn’t change colore after cutting. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svs Posted September 11, 2023 Report Share Posted September 11, 2023 Looks like something from king bolete family. There are several species in US. Not sure about Europe. Some associated with hardwood, some with conifers. Taste should be mild, no bitterness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted September 13, 2023 Report Share Posted September 13, 2023 As svs suggested, for a bolete that does not stain (ie. does not turn color when cut or scratched) nibble/taste/spit is a way to tell the edible ones from the bitter ones. But, one thing to keep in mind is that some people lack the ability to taste bitter. Such a person may misjudge a bitter bolete that most would ruin a meal for most other people. The bolete seen in the photos looks like a porcini. The boletes that stain/bruise blue are more complicated. Some that are not bitter may cause illness if eaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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