Eating Mushrooms in Monsoon? Follow These Precautions

Mushrooms are a popular food item for their rich taste and nutritional properties. It is rich in protein, fiber, vitamin B and antioxidants, which makes it beneficial for health. But it is necessary to be especially cautious while consuming mushrooms during the rainy season, as this season increases the risk of mushroom-related health problems.

1. Identification of toxic mushrooms is difficult: Wild mushrooms grow rapidly in this season. Many of these are poisonous and look similar to edible mushrooms. Once toxic mushrooms are eaten, serious health problems or even death can occur.

2. Risk of fungus and bacteria due to humidity: There is more humidity in the air during monsoon, due to which mushrooms can spoil quickly. Fungi and harmful bacteria can grow in it, which cause food poisoning.

3. Storage and freshness issues: Mushrooms sold in the market do not stay fresh for long in this season. If they are not kept at the right temperature and humidity, they can rot quickly and become harmful to health.

Some important precautionary measures: - 

• Buy mushrooms only from reliable sources, especially packaged and certified brands.
• Avoid eating wild or unknown mushrooms, even if they look good.
• Wash the mushrooms thoroughly as soon as you buy them and cook and eat them as soon as possible.
• Avoid storing them in the refrigerator for a long time, as this may affect the quality.
  If the color, smell or texture of the mushroom seems to have changed, do not use it.