The difference between wild and farmed morels

1. Size Difference

The sizes of wild morels vary and are very uneven, with many being smaller than 4 cm. The size of artificially cultivated morels is uniform, averaging around 4-6cm.

2. Shape Difference

The shapes of wild ones are also different, some are oval, round or pointed. The farmed ones are mostly pointed.

3. Color Difference

Relatively speaking, the color of wild ones is lighter and appears to have many colors, mostly light brown and some whitish. The color of the farmed fish is very uniform, usually black, gray, and dark brown.

4. Pattern Difference

The patterns on wild morels are diverse and there is no regularity at all. The patterns of artificially cultivated ones are similar, usually trapezoidal.

5. Differences between stipes

Wild ones usually have stems and muddy feet on them. The stems of cultivated mushrooms are cut off, and the mud feet are also cut off a little, and some are cut directly from the cap.