What you need to know about mushrooms

Delicious in lasagna and risotto , excellent as a salad topping or simply as a side dish , mushrooms are one of the star vegetables of this autumn season : a delight for gourmets , a joy for gourmands, and a delight for hunters of this delicacy. Some are edible , others are poisonous ; you can buy them at the greengrocer or supermarket, but you can also grow them at home and preserve them in the pantry using various techniques: here's everything you need to know.

Good to eat but also rich in proteins and mineral salts essential for our body, such as potassium and selenium , they are ideal for those following a low-calorie diet: in fact, they contain approximately 25 calories per 100 grams.

It's important to know, when dealing with mushrooms, that some can be very dangerous to our health, and that the toxins that cause the most serious conditions can resist all treatments, including boiling and drying. This post provides a guide on what to do to prevent mushroom poisoning.

To always have them available, what better way than to grow them in your own micro-garden on the balcony (or in the garden for those lucky enough to have one). Simply decide which variety you want (pleurotus, white button mushroom, or shiitake), equip yourself with the right equipment, and create the most suitable natural habitat.

Among the many ways to preserve mushrooms, one is to dry them by hanging them on a string at home, so you can enjoy them during the long winter when you're longing for autumn. In this post, we explain how.

Read also:

• Mushrooms: properties, benefits, and how to use them
• How to grow fresh mushrooms at home
• Mushroom recipes: even with leftovers