Chinese enoki mushrooms can not be eaten raw. It contains colchicine, which is harmful to the human body, and eating it raw is not good for your health. At the same time, raw mushrooms have a lot of bacteria, and some of them can't be cleaned with water, so it's better to cook them before eating.

Can you eat raw mushrooms

Before cooking mushrooms, it is recommended to soak them in water for a period of time, clean them and then cook them in high temperature before eating them, which ensures food safety and food texture.

The enoki mushroom, also known as the winter mushroom, is usually planted in the fall and winter and early spring, has a high nutritional value and a fresh and crisp flavor, and is often used to blanch the cold or make hot pot ingredients.