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Slippery Jack / Suillus Luteus - Organic Mushroom's Dry Mycelium
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Slippery Jack Mushrooms are wild mushrooms that grow in symbiotic relationship with pine and spruce trees. They grow from mid-summer to early autumn. The caps are saffron coloured or yellowish-brown, though they can be a dark chestnut brown.
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Organic Slippery Jack Mushroom's Dry Mycelium
Slippery Jack Mushrooms are wild mushrooms that grow in symbiotic relationship with pine and spruce trees. They grow from mid-summer to early autumn.
The caps are saffron coloured or yellowish-brown, though they can be a dark chestnut brown. As the mushroom ages, the cap flattens. The cap can be anywhere from 2 to 5 inches wide (5 to 13 cm.) Under the cap, there are pores instead of gills.
The stalk of the mushroom ranges from 1 to 3 inches tall (2.5 to 7.5 cm.)
The caps of Slippery Jacks are quite sticky. When they are wet, for instance after a rainfall, they become downright slimy. The sticky skin makes it a not highly sought after mushroom
The white flesh yellows as it matures, but it doesn't change colour when cut (e.g. doesn't react to air.) Consequently, some wild mushrooms advise peeling them as they are picked so that they don't stick together. When the underside starts to turn from yellow to brown, though, the mushroom is getting very old.
Slippery Jacks have a spongy texture and a very mild, bland flavour. In fact, for most people, given the lack of aroma and taste and the unpleasant, fussy handling that is required (they must be peeled before using), Slipper Jacks aren't worth the bother. Even Italians, who don't mind going to extra work and care where food is concerned, say it's not really worth it.
Dried mushrooms exported from China and South America labelled "Porcini" are often actually Slippery Jacks.