Can dried mushrooms still be eaten when they are moldy?
Moldy dried mushrooms can't be eaten. The main reason is that dried mushrooms belong to fungi, but they are food developed by bacteria and other things. If they are moldy, the nutrition of mushrooms will change, and the food itself will be stimulated by mildew. It is not advisable for patients to eat. There are many dried mushrooms in the market, so we should observe their shape, color and smell when choosing them, and we can judge the quality of food by combining them.
What are the hazards of moldy dried mushrooms?
Mold in moldy food can produce toxins, and these mycotoxins, such as aflatoxin and ochratoxin, have strong carcinogenic effects. Moreover, different mycotoxins have different toxic effects, some can cause damage to liver and kidney, some can cause symptoms of nervous system, and some can cause skin inflammation. Take aflatoxin, which is common in our life, as an example. Experiments have proved that the ability of aflatoxin to cause liver cancer is dozens of times stronger than that of carcinogen dimethylnitrosamine.
How to choose dried mushrooms with neat quality: the same size is the same, and if there is a mixture, the good ones will account for the majority. Aroma: The unique aroma of Lentinus edodes is better. Drying: the moisture content is below 13%. Weight: Compared with the volume of mushrooms, the larger the weight, the better. The shape of the stipe: the stipe is shorter and the root is smaller. The shape and color of the bacterial fold: the bacterial groove is neat, without defects, and the light yellow to milky white is good. The shape and color of the cap: thick meat, incomplete opening, semicircular or round and neat. To have the unique color of mushrooms, it is better to have bright colors. Mold: The quality of growing mold is not good.