The semi-white mushroom, as its name implies, is a relative of the beloved cep. Inexperienced fans of "silent hunting" often confuse them. The second name of this species - yellow boletus, is considered popular. In Latin it sounds - hemileccinum impolitum. This mushroom grows in a mixed and deciduous forest. He loves oaks and limestone soil. By its taste characteristics it is not inferior to white.

Description

The semi-white mushroom has a hat from 6 to 21 cm. In the beginning, in young boletus, it is convex, with time it becomes pillow-shaped or open. The skin on the hat can be smooth or velvety.

Her color is:

• clay ocher;
• light gray;
• brown.

The tubular layer of tone:

• lemon yellow;
• golden yellow;
• yellow green.

The leg has a height of 6 to 10 cm and a diameter of 3.5 to 6 cm. Its upper part is yellow, the base is dark brown, sometimes with a red belt. The appearance of the legs is squat, tuberoid-swollen, with time it becomes rough, cylindrical or fibrous.

Did you know? Mushrooms are much older than dinosaurs, scientists agree that boles have been living on the planet for 400 million years. Of the existing species, only ferns can boast of the same age. Moreover, in contrast to them, which are rather crushed, the modern mushroom is practically no different from its ancestor.

The pulp is quite thick, has a bright yellow tint. On the cut, the color practically does not change. In rare cases, in overripe representatives, the flesh may slightly pinkish or turn blue, but not immediately, but within half an hour. The raw mushroom tastes slightly sweet to the taste, its smell gives off carbolic acid.

Characteristics of a half-white mushroom

Hemileccinum impolitum has a number of properties and characteristics characteristic of this species only. The diameter of the upper part of the plant can grow up to 23 cm. Its hue is mostly yellow, but can darken to brown. To the touch, the upper part of the fungus is smooth; it begins to glide during precipitation.

At the base, the leg of a half-white bolt is thicker than its white, and its shade is more yellow. The tubular part of the semi-white mushroom has a variety of yellowish shades, while the white one is light. The flesh of this species is also characterized by a yellowish color, in addition to this, it starts to smell like carbolic acid on a scrap.

Spread

This type of mushroom is considered thermophilic. It can be found in the central part and in the south of Russia, in the Carpathian mountains and in the eastern part of Europe. These boils love moist calcareous and clay soil. They can be found in hornbeam, beech, coniferous and deciduous forests. From the trees, these mushrooms choose "living" under oaks, beeches and pines.

Edibility

According to the assurances of experienced mushroom pickers, this type of mushroom is considered one of the most delicious. According to the official classification of mushrooms, semi-white belongs to category No. 2. But in some sources you can find information according to which hemileccinum impolitum is considered conditionally edible.

Did you know? Despite the fact that 80% of the water is removed from mushrooms, they still remain a fairly high-calorie product, since the amount of protein in them ranges from 0.9 to 3.3%.

This is due to the specific smell that is released when the plant is harvested. Although when boiling, all unpleasant discharge disappears. Also, long-term drying helps in the fight against aroma.

Pick time

As a rule, the collection of half-white mushroom occurs from July to early October. In places with a warmer climate than the center of Russia, these sicknesses can be found in May and November. Unfortunately, this genus of mushrooms is rare. But sometimes, under favorable warm conditions, a rich harvest happens on it.

Food quality

Hemileccinum impolitum has the following nutritional qualities:

1. Calorie content - 34 kcal.
2. Proteins - 3.7 g.
3. Fats - 1.7 g.
4. Carbohydrates - 1.1 g.
5. Dietary fiber - 3.2 g.
6. Fatty acids (unsaturated) - 0.4 g.
7. Monosaccharides and disaccharides - 1.1 g.
8. Ash - 0.9 g.
9. Fatty acids (saturated) - 0.4 g.
10. Water - 89.4 g.

Application

Yellow mushrooms, like all edible mushrooms, have a certain amount of nutrients.

Important! Yellow boletus itself does not have substances that have a harmful effect on the human body. But do not forget that bolts draw toxic contents from the ground. Therefore, the collection of these plants should be carried out away from harmful production and highways.

When eating this impolitus, you can compensate for the shortage in the body:

• B vitamins;
• amino acids;
• zinc;
• proteins that are easily digested.

The use of a semi-white mushroom helps people to tidy up the nervous system, improve the condition of the hair and skin, and also has a beneficial effect on the endocrine system.

In cooking

This species has excellent taste and delicate pulp.

Like all boletus, yellow mushrooms can be prepared in different ways:

• marinate;
• salt;
• to cook;
• bake;
• dry.

According to the culinary experts, the pickled semi-white mushroom is no different from its white counterpart. These bolets are used in the preparation of main dishes, and as a side dish. They are fried with potatoes and meat, added to salads, but the soup from this representative of the mushroom kingdom is considered the most popular dish. A description of the detailed recipes can be easily found on the Internet.

In medicine

Even in ancient times, people knew about the beneficial medical properties of this type of plant. They were used for tinctures and broths. To this day, books on traditional medicine describe various recipes using a half-white mushroom, which is mainly used as a sedative.

Important! There are inedible doubles. They are called - inedible boletus and root boletus. They have a lighter color, unlike a semi-white mushroom and a sour taste. The cut of these bolets is dark blue.

According to official medical sources, these pains:

• prevent cancer;
• improve the functioning of the immune system;
• treat viral diseases;
• improves brain function.

In cosmetology, this type is used for compresses that improve the skin and hair.

False doubles

Like all fungi, hemileccinum impolitum has doubles. The most similar of them is the girlish boletus, it differs from the yellow boletus only in a darker top and a conical leg. Also, a half-white fly is similar to a green moss fly. This double can be identified by a thinner leg and large pores.Naturally, do not forget that the semi-white mushroom is similar to its white elder brother and differs from it in a more yellow color. Hemileccinum impolitum is a worthy representative of the mushroom kingdom. Despite the fact that this species is rare in our strip, it has useful and nutritious properties. A half-white flight can decorate the basket of any “silent hunter”.