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Slippery Jack
Slippery Jack
Also known as: sticky bun, Suillus luteus
Low concern
Edible mushroom; the slimy cap layer commonly removed before cooking because it can cause GI upset in sensitive individuals. Safe when properly identified and cooked.
Found in
13 products
What it is
Suillus luteus; edible bolete mushroom common in pine forests.
Edible wild/cultivated mushroom.
Why it's flagged
- GI upset from cap pellicle in some people
- Misidentification risk if foraged
What regulators actually say
"FDA recommends that wild mushrooms be properly identified and handled to avoid foodborne illness."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted edible mushroom
European Union — EFSA
Permitted edible fungus
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