Mushroom Viability As A Raw Food

"There's just one thing to remember, even if the only mushrooms you ever want to put in your mouth are the ones at the salad bar. It's good practice to always cook all mushrooms because their cells walls are indigestible raw. Your body can't get to the nutrients if it can't get into the cells, plus if you eat enough, well, you've seen Animal House."        Mushroom Man

"First, some general comments. Except where noted, it is not a good idea to eat mushrooms raw. Some retain toxins, and bacteria can grow in the growing matter clinging to roots; however, both are eliminated by cooking. Further, heating heightens mushrooms' flavor and digestibility."           Frodo's Favorite