Does an onion darken in broth in the presence of poisonous mushrooms?

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Publiation data: 15.04.2026 09:13
Does an onion darken in broth in the presence of poisonous mushrooms?

No.

 

When preparing dishes with mushrooms, onions and garlic sometimes turn black, brown, or blue. This phenomenon is related to the activity of certain mushroom enzymes. However, such changes can also occur with completely safe mushrooms.

As for toxins, poisonous mushrooms contain toxins of various natures. There is no universal indicator that can determine their presence.

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