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 Post subject: Morel Mushrooms from the Grocery Store
PostPosted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:30 am 
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One of the better grocery stores in the area has some fresh Morel mushrooms. I know this is a silly question, but can I assume (yikes), that these are cultivated vs. someones random wild gathering. 30 years of working in a hospital and seeing so many bizarre situations, I have gotten a little paranoid over the years. I do not know the regulations for groceries, but I think I should learn more....

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 Post subject: Re: Morel Mushrooms from the Grocery Store
PostPosted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 10:11 am 
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Morels are a spring mushroom, so depending on your area, they may be wild gathered. Morel season for where I live isn't until almost June, but I live at high altitude.

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:55 pm 
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As I re-read my post , I realize it doesn't make much sense. I am a little concerned about the toxic look alike variety accidentally getting into the grocery store. I don't know if wild gathered items are inspected, regulated or even permited to be sold in grocery stores.....

Just Wondering, karen


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 Post subject: Re: Morel Mushrooms from the Grocery Store
PostPosted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 5:28 pm 
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I've never seen them in grocery stores here but they are all over our City Market when they're in season. Grocers here tend to think if you can't supply all their stores for a season, they'll go to someone who can and therefore don't carry things like morels. Silly boys,

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 7:48 pm 
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Very silly...

And, it depends on where you live as to the regulations regarding inspection.

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 Post subject: Re: Morel Mushrooms from the Grocery Store
PostPosted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:43 am 
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Jaxallie wrote:
I am a little concerned about the toxic look alike variety accidentally getting into the grocery store. I don't know if wild gathered items are inspected, regulated or even permited to be sold in grocery stores.....

Just Wondering, karen


Karen,

The look alike variety is easy to identify and separate from real morels. Even beginners can tell the differences; solid bodies unconnected caps, irregular shapes.

Most grocers sell the gray varieties that are cultivated.

Tim

ps: Chantrelles are a different story but I am not aware of any documented case of a grocer selling a toxic mushroom.


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 Post subject: Re: Morel Mushrooms from the Grocery Store
PostPosted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 2:28 pm 
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Thanks Everyone, Chicken with Morel's it is!


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I hope that is Ina's recipe which is one of my favorite things to eat. I would suggest doubling the sauce, it is good enough to top pasta on its own.

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:52 am 
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Thanks, Alina, that's the one I'm going to try tonight!


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