Found a #SatansBolete #Rubroboletuspulcherrimus and had to demonstrate the strong blueing reaction when the flesh is bruised. This is a toxic Bolete that contains peptides that can inhibit protein synthesis and cause a myriad of health problems (even potentially fatal complications). In general it is safest to avoid eating blue staining boletes with red pores (although there are several look a-likes Neoboletus and Suillellus that can be consumed with caution). To all of the Eastern Europeans who are ABSOLUTELY sure this is Neoboletus, you’re wrong, please stop trying to correct me. We have different species here in California than you do - please stop posting misinformation in my comments, you’re going to end up confusing people and someone will get sick. The blueing reaction is not due to “active” alkaloids but is instead due to enzymatic oxidation of organic acids (like variegatic acid).
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#satansbolete #bluestaining #bolete #chemistry #biochemistry #mycology #fungi #fascinatedbyfungi #halloween #somoma #mushroomasmr #toxicmushrooms #poisonmushroom #🍄☠️
