Are Giant Puffballs Good For You? Nutritional Benefits and Risks
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Giant puffball mushrooms (Calvatia gigantea) are a delicious and nutritious wild edible, but only when harvested young and identified correctly. These large fungi are low in calories and fat while providing essential nutrients, making them a healthy addition to a forager's diet. However, consuming mature, discolored, or misidentified specimens can be dangerous, with toxic lookalikes posing a severe threat.
