Eating fly agaric: how toxic it really is
It is common for many people to collect plenty of mushrooms in autumn. But you should pay particular attention to the toadstool. You can find out how dangerous the type of mushroom is and whether you can eat it in our practical tip.
Eating fly agaric - so it can be dangerous
The toadstool is said to be toxic because it contains strong psychoactive substances.
- These lead to various symptoms after consumption and put the person into a high with complete confusion.
- Muscle twitches along with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea often occur.
- With very strong effects, seizures can even occur and ultimately lead to fainting.
- The effects of the fly agaric can show up half an hour after eating and can last for several hours.
- Usually the symptoms go away after a day.
- However, you should still seek medical help because the severity of the consequences cannot be predicted and medical care may be necessary.
This is how toadstools can be eaten
Even if toadstools are considered dangerous, in some places they are perceived as a delicacy.
- The toadstool is considered a specialty in Japan and other Asian countries.
- It has disappeared from German restaurants because the risk of symptoms after eating is too high.
- During preparation, the red surface of the mushroom is removed and the rest of it is crushed and placed in water for at least 24 hours.
- In the further course, the individual pieces can be fried in the pan.
- However, you should strongly refrain from trying yourself.
