Special mold type capable of turning mushrooms into

The lobster mushroom is actually a parasite, especially when attacking the fruiting bodies of other species, they will turn this host into 99% lobster meat in both taste and shape.

The 'lobster mushroom' is a specialty and is hunted by people in many places around the world when it comes to the crop (Summer-Autumn). Just like the name, shape and taste of this mushroom is the same as Lobster and the fragrance is no different from the smell of cooked seafood. Not only that, the structure of lobster mushroom also brings chewing feeling like meat. These characteristics make Lobster lobster a great substitute for meat / fish in vegetarian dishes.

Lobster lobster.

Lobster lobster is a specialty hunted by people in many parts of the world.

One very special thing is that the lobster mushroom is actually just a kind of mold , with the scientific name is Hypomyces lactifluorum . Therefore, the lobster mushroom we found in the forest is actually the fruit of another fungus that has been parasitized by Hypomyces lactifluorum, making the entire surface covered by a layer of orange-red color. However, after being attacked, the fungus has a better taste than the original.

Reportedly, Lobster Mushroom only attacks a few certain hosts, which are species of genus Lactarius, Lactifluus, Russula . In some cases, the host is parasitic lobster shrimp is poisonous. Therefore, experts recommend that when harvesting, it is necessary to see the fruiting body of the lobster mushroom near any mushroom species, to avoid poisoning at the time of eating.

Besides the role of a delicious food, lobster mushroom is also used as fabric and paper dye, thanks to its very characteristic colors.