Porcini Mushrooms | When Not to Pick Them...
WHEN MOISTURE IN THE WOODS stagnates excessively in the first layer of moisture, some species of mushrooms, such as porcini mushrooms, that are sensitive to excess moisture, can be affected, as can other species of mushrooms, generally of the Hypomyces genus and resembling a whitish or yellowish mold. This presence can corrupt and lead to faster decomposition of the flesh of our finds. It is therefore important to carefully evaluate the extent of this presence and, if necessary, avoid collecting specimens that exhibit these problems, or limit the consumption—after cooking!—of the unaffected parts (provided they are not malodorous).