Morel Mushrooms

rawfoodies

These are a popular mushroom at this time of the year. Also very expensive ($35 / lb.) unless you find them yourself in the woods. We used to always eat them coated in flour and fried in butter and olive oil.

Anyway, my question is….Does anybody know if these can be eaten raw? I’ve seen some sources say that they are slightly toxic if eaten raw. But, I wonder then, if they can be eaten cooked, why not raw?

Anyone know?