Which regions are boletus mushrooms distributed in as a place of origin?
Boletus 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 great mushroom kings." But where do boletus mushrooms come from? Few people can say in detail, so let us take a look together at where boletus mushrooms come from!
The places of origin and distribution of boletus mushrooms
The places of origin of boletus mushrooms are mainly in Yunnan. Boletus mushrooms are a major specialty of Yunnan. There are many species of this mushroom, about 26 species nationwide, and Yunnan has 22 of them, 11 of which are unique to Yunnan. There are about 14 varieties of boletus mushrooms that people love and are familiar with, such as jianshouqing and hongjianshou.
Yunnan Province is rich in boletus mushroom resources and has many excellent edible varieties, mainly white, yellow and black boletus. White boletus, also known as porcini, grows in mixed pine and oak forests at altitudes between nine hundred meters and two thousand two hundred meters, or in recently felled forest edge areas. Its growing season is from the end of May to mid-October each year, and it grows more abundantly after rain followed by clear skies, making it easy to harvest.
In addition, black boletus, huanglaitou (black warty-stemmed boletus) and others are also deeply welcomed by people. Boletus mushrooms are delicious, fragrant and tasty, and rich in nutrients, and are deeply loved by the general public. Boletus mushrooms are distributed throughout Yunnan, with a production period from June to October each year.
The nutritional value of boletus mushrooms
1. Boletus mushrooms are rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron.
2. Boletus mushrooms are a rare mushroom type with a unique aroma and rich nutrition. They have the functions of preventing and treating disease and strengthening the body, and are especially effective for 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 anti-influenza virus effects and helps prevent and treat colds. It is a famous edible mushroom exported from China to Europe and the United States.