Yellow Morel: A Springtime Delicacy for Foragers

Morchella esculenta, commonly known as the Yellow Morel, is a highly prized edible mushroom. It is characterized by its unique honeycombed cap.

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	Verpa bohemica Edibility: Edible but should be cooked thoroughly	Verpa bohemica has a cap that is loosely attached to the stem, unlike the Morchella esculenta where the cap is fully attached to the stem.

Specie:

Verpa bohemica

Edibility:

Edible but should be cooked thoroughly

Differences:Verpa bohemica has a cap that is loosely attached to the stem, unlike the Morchella esculenta where the cap is fully attached to the stem.

Nutrition Facts (Raw)

Serving Size g

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.6 g1%

Saturated Fat 0 g0%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg0%

Sodium 21 mg1%

Total Carbohydrate 5.1 g2%

Dietary Fiber 2.8 g10%

Total Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 3.1 g6%

Vitamin A 0 µg 0%•Thiamin B₁ 0.1 mg 8%

Riboflavin B₂ 0.2 mg 15%•Niacin B₃ 2.3 mg 14%

Vitamin B₆ 0.1 mg 6%•Folate B₉ 9 µg 2%

Vitamin B₁₂ 0 mg 0%•Vitamin C 3 mg 3%

Vitamin D 206 µg 1030%•Vitamin E 0 mg 0%

Vitamin K 0 µg 0%•Calcium 43 mg 3%

Copper 0.6 mg 67%•Iron 12.2 mg 68%

Magnesium 19 mg 5%•Manganese 0.6 mg 26%

Phosphorus 194 mg 16%•Potassium 411 mg 9%

Selenium 2.2 µg 4%•Zinc 2 mg 18%

Vit A 0 µg 0%•B₁ 0.1 mg 8%

B₂ 0.2 mg 15%•B₃ 2.3 mg 14%

B₆ 0.1 mg 6%•B₉ 9 µg 2%

B₁₂ 0 mg 0%•Vit C 3 mg 3%

Vit D 206 µg 1030%•Vit E 0 mg 0%

Vit K 0 µg 0%•Calcium 43 mg 3%

Copper 0.6 mg 67%•Iron 12.2 mg 68%

Mg 19 mg 5%•Mn 0.6 mg 26%

Phosph. 194 mg 16%•Pot. 411 mg 9%

Selenium 2.2 µg 4%•Zinc 2 mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

References

Digestion profile, antioxidant, and antidiabetic capacity of Morchella esculenta exopolysaccharide: in vitro, in vivo and microbiota analysis

This study suggests that Morchella esculenta exopolysaccharide possesses potent antioxidant and antidiabetic activities that can protect against various health issues.

2023

Structure and hepatoprotective activity of Usp10/NF-κB/Nrf2 pathway-related Morchella esculenta polysaccharide

This study investigates the hepatoprotective activity of a polysaccharide extracted from Morchella esculenta, suggesting its potential application in liver injury treatment.

2023

Traditional Uses of Wild Edible Mushrooms among the Local Communities of Swat, Pakistan

This study documents the traditional knowledge and usage of wild edible mushrooms, including Morchella esculenta, among local communities in Swat, Pakistan.

2023

Heterothallism and potential hybridization events inferred for twenty-two yellow morel species

This study suggests that Morchella species, including Morchella Elata, have complex mating strategies and potential for hybridization, which could have implications for their cultivation and conservation.

2020

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Morchella Esculenta

Common Names: Yellow Morel, Common Morel, Morel, Sponge Morel

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References

Digestion profile, antioxidant, and antidiabetic capacity of Morchella esculenta exopolysaccharide: in vitro, in vivo and microbiota analysis

Structure and hepatoprotective activity of Usp10/NF-κB/Nrf2 pathway-related Morchella esculenta polysaccharide

Traditional Uses of Wild Edible Mushrooms among the Local Communities of Swat, Pakistan

Heterothallism and potential hybridization events inferred for twenty-two yellow morel species