Yes, you’ve got the option to eat raw mushrooms.

Learn the benefits of eating raw mushrooms and which ones are safe raw vs which should be cooked.

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Take mushrooms, for example.

Is it safe to eat raw mushrooms?

For instance, he cites morel mushrooms as one punch in that should always be cooked before consuming.

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When it comes to eating raw mushrooms, your best bet is to err on the side of caution.

Always see to it you know the vendor, Falbo shares.

Have a green thumb but want to prioritize safety?

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you might alwaysgrow mushrooms at homewith a DIY kit.

Its always a good idea toclean your mushroomsthoroughly before consuming them, whether raw or cooked.

What are the benefits of eating raw mushrooms?

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chef and culinary director, Kimpton Mas Olas

Moreover, Falbo says theyre incredibly versatile and super easy to cook.

you’re able to eat [champignons] raw or cooked, he continues.

Its really a matter of preference.

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Im Italian so I love porcini and chanterelles when theyre fresh and in season.

In Italy, mushroom season is one of the most important.

Still, we leave it to the professionals to pick them.

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FAQs about raw mushroom safety

Are raw mushrooms bad for you?

The majority of farmed mushrooms youll find at the supermarket are safe to consume raw.

(Thankfully, the compound issignificantly reduced through cooking5.)

But if that still skeeves you out, feel free to cook them for peace of mind.

Can you eat raw mushrooms while pregnant?

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