For instance, the Coprinus micaceus, being very delicate, is easily destroyed by over-cooking; a dry, quick pan of the "mushroom bells" retains the best flavor; while the more dense Agaricus campestris requires long, slow cooking to bring out the flavor, and to be tender and digestible.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
A third source of error was the assumption that all the proteid material was digestible.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
It is now known that a very considerable portion is not digestible and hence not available as food.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson