Besides porcini mushrooms, chanterelles are especially popular among the people. People even say that chanterelles do not accumulate radiation, but remove it.
But they also say that these mushrooms can be eaten raw, and all because they do not belong to the group of “conditionally edible”, but are considered to be “edible” mushrooms.
Let's find out what's healthy about chanterelles and whether they should be eaten raw.
Chemical composition
In addition to being a source of protein and carbohydrates, these mushrooms are rich in B vitamins (B, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9), A, C, E, D, D2 and PP.
In addition to vitamins, they contain calcium and potassium, sodium and magnesium, phosphorus and fluorine, iron and copper, manganese and selenium, zinc and cobalt.
Next on the list are amino acids and acids, polysaccharides quinomannose and beta-glucans.
Benefits of mushrooms
First, you need to understand that when mushrooms are heat-treated at temperatures above 40-50 degrees Celsius, all the benefits of chanterelles disappear.
1. Chanterelles are really good for your health. They are considered to be the strongest and most natural antiparasitic drug.
2. They remove heavy salts and help with viral infections and sore throats.
3. Normalizes the functioning of the cardiovascular system and strengthens muscles.
4. Improves vision, skin, nails and hair condition, is useful for varicose veins and furunculosis, promotes healing of wounds and abscesses.
5. Chanterelles reduce irritability, fatigue, and strengthen the immune system.
6. They help in the treatment of tuberculosis and hepatitis C, are a natural antibiotic, and are beneficial for the liver, gastrointestinal tract and pancreas.
7. Raw chanterelles help in the treatment of rickets, osteoporosis, anemia, restore microflora in dysbacteriosis, are effective in early forms of oncology, and also remove toxins.
Can you eat raw chanterelles?
When eating the pulp of raw chanterelles, parasites in the human body instantly die under the influence of the polysaccharide chinomannose, which does not cause harm to humans.
Beta-glucan strengthens the immune system and has a detrimental effect on parasites, without having a harmful effect on human health.
Therefore, scientists are unanimous on this issue and answer unequivocally – yes, it is possible.
Contraindications
Only those with gastrointestinal diseases, allergies, and pregnant and lactating women should refrain from eating mushrooms.
You should also not collect and eat mushrooms that grow in dirty areas.
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