I guess one would need to show that water is actually taken into the meat of the mushroom as opposed to being trapped in the gills (which is effectively outside the thing). Gill-trapped water would still slow cooking and make the shroom heavier.
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I guess one would need to show that water is actually taken into the meat of the mushroom as opposed to being trapped in the gills (which is effectively outside the thing). Gill-trapped water would still slow cooking and make the shroom heavier.
I guess one would need to show that water is actually taken into the meat of the mushroom as opposed to being trapped in the gills (which is effectively outside the thing). Gill-trapped water would still slow cooking and make the shroom heavier.