Granular Bolete
Suillus granulatus
Edible
★★★★☆
Taste rating: 4 out of 5
How to identify it
Cap
Brown, slimy cap.
Underside
Yellow-white pores that may exude droplets in young specimens.
Stem
Yellow-white stem without a distinct net.
Smell
Mild.
Occurrence and habitat
Pine woodland and pine-rich habitats.
Preparation
It is advisable to remove the slimy cap skin and cook well. Suitable for cream sauces, pasta and hash.
Recipe suggestions
Fry sliced mushrooms with onion and potatoes. Add cream and thyme.
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⚠ Important safety information
Eat only mushrooms that you or a knowledgeable person have identified with certainty. Never eat an edible mushroom if there is any uncertainty.
Eat only mushrooms that you or a knowledgeable person have identified with certainty. Never eat an edible mushroom if there is any uncertainty.
Facts and sources
Sources
SLU Artdatabanken/Artfakta; Svampguiden; Giftinformationscentralen
SLU Artdatabanken/Artfakta; Svampguiden; Giftinformationscentralen
Checked basic text – 2026-09