Public opinion about the benefits and dangers of such fungi as swine, divided. Some point to a list of useful substances, and others to statistics, according to which cases of poisoning are by no means rare. Let's try to figure out which position is better to take.
Types of swine and their harm
There are two kinds of swine - a thin swine and a thick (or, as it is sometimes called, black). The first species is considered conditionally poisonous - in other words, they can only be eaten after careful heat treatment, during which poisons are completely neutralized. The second species is considered poisonous for a long time, and their use in food is dangerous for life.
It should be noted that recently researchers are inclined to attribute a thin swine to the number of mushrooms inedible. This is partly due to the fact that some mushroom pickers neglect additional heat treatment, which provokes poisoning. It is known that with proper, prolonged cooking these mushrooms may well be included in the diet . The line between benefit and harm of swine is very thin, and largely depends on compliance with the rules of cooking. It is worth boiling such mushrooms for at least 1.5-2 hours before adding them to the dishes. Before that they are supposed to soak for 3 days in clean water, which is supposed to be changed in the morning and evening.
What are the benefits of mushroom pigs?
Useful properties of mushroom pigs are quite extensive. First of all, it is an easy dietary product, in which the share of protein is almost 60%. Due to this, swine can become a part of a dinner or dinner, compiled according to the principles of healthy eating.
If you list the useful properties of swine, they will accumulate a lot:
- counteracting harmful cholesterol ;
- improvement of the cardiovascular system;
- activation of digestion processes;
- enrichment of the body with antioxidants;
- increasing the body's immune defenses.
Whether to eat swine, or to refrain from it, everyone should decide for himself. Do not forget about pre-soaking and boiling mushrooms - only after these manipulations they can be considered really safe.