Funghi Chiodini (Armillaria Mellea) Sole e Terra del Vesuvio

Honey Mushrooms (Armillaria Mellea) in Water and Salt

Ingredients:
Mushrooms (var. Armillaria Mellea) 55%
Water
Sea Salt
Acidifying: citric acid
Sizes:
Category: Private Area

Additional information

Honey Mushroom
Source areaMount Somma (NA), Gargano Area (FG) – Italy
Nutritional IntakeThis mushroom has a high percentage of water and a good content of potassium, sodium, copper, manganese, zinc and selenium.
When it is fresh, it is rich in vitamin B (B1,B2,B3,B5 and B6), vitamin C, D2 and E.
As far as unsaturated fats, we have linoleic, oleic and αlinolenic acid. It also contains a high percentage of soluble fiber.
Period of transformationrom the second week of October to the second week of November
TriviaThe mushroom’s scientific name indicates its aspect: Armillaria derives from Latin armilla (bracelet) which surrounds the stem, and Mellea (adjective related to honey) suggests the mushroom’s color.
Honey Mushroom is toxic when eaten raw because of some proteins called hemolysins, which are disabled after a 70° cooking.