Lactarius Helvus

Common Names: Fenugreek Milkcap, Maple Syrup Milkcap

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Lactarius helvus, commonly known as Fenugreek Milkcap or Maple Syrup Milkcap, is a species of mushroom in the family Russulaceae. It is known for its distinctive smell, similar to fenugreek or maple syrup. This mushroom is considered inedible due to its bitter taste and potential toxicity.

Flavors

Bitter

Distinctly bitter taste

Vanilla

Some individuals describe this mushroom as having a subtle hint of vanilla in its taste and aroma.

Textures

Firm

Firm texture when fresh

Fragrances

Fenugreek

Has a distinct fenugreek-like aroma

Maple Syrup

Can also smell like maple syrup

Physical Characteristics

Caps:

Yellow-brown to olive-brown; convex, becoming flat with age

Gills:

Cream to pale yellow; attached to the stem

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References

Isolation and characterization of beta-methylene-l-(+)-norvaline from Lactarius helvus

This research article discusses the nutritional and medicinal properties of Lactarius helvus.

1968

ON THE FIRST, NATURALLY OCCURRING AMINO TRICARBOXYLIC ACID, ISOLATED FROM THE MUSHROOM LACTARIUS HELVUS

Here we determined metal concentrations, and antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer potential of two edible mushrooms Agaricus campestris and Boletus edulis. The concentrations of nine metals were determined and all metals are present in the allowable concentrations.

1965