Where are porcini mushrooms distributed? Latest summary
Porcini mushrooms get their name because their flesh is thick and very much like beef liver. They are a rare and precious wild edible mushroom and one of the “four kings of mushrooms.” But where do porcini mushrooms come from? Few people can explain this in detail, so let us take a look together at where porcini mushrooms come from!
Distribution regions of porcini mushrooms
Porcini mushrooms are mainly produced in Yunnan. Porcini mushrooms are a major specialty of Yunnan. There are many species of this mushroom, about 26 in the country, and Yunnan has 22 of them, 11 of which are unique to Yunnan. There are about 14 varieties of porcini mushrooms that people love and are familiar with, such as jianshouqing and red jianshou.
Yunnan Province is rich in porcini mushroom resources and has many excellent edible varieties, mainly white, yellow and black porcini mushrooms. White porcini mushroom, also known as king bolete, grows in mixed pine and oak forests at altitudes between 900 m and 2,200 m, or in forest edge areas that have been cut not long ago. Its growing season is from the end of May to mid-October each year. It grows more after rain followed by clear skies and is easy to harvest.
In addition, black porcini mushrooms, huanglaitou (black warty-stemmed porcini) and others are also deeply welcomed by people. Porcini mushrooms are delicious, fragrant and tasty, and rich in nutrients, and are deeply loved by the general public. Porcini mushrooms are distributed throughout Yunnan, with a production period from June to October each year.
Nutritional value of porcini mushrooms
1. Porcini mushrooms are rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron.
2. Porcini mushrooms are a rare mushroom with a unique aroma and rich nutrients. They have the functions of preventing and treating diseases and strengthening the body, and have a particularly good effect on diabetes.
3. In addition, its water extract has an inhibitory effect on the growth of mouse sarcoma S-180, with an inhibition rate of 100% against sarcoma S-180 and 90% against Ehrlich ascites carcinoma. It also has the effect of resisting influenza virus and preventing and treating colds. It is a famous edible mushroom exported from China to Europe and the United States.