The Boletus edulis is a species common throughout Italy and in all temperate zones of Europe and the world. In Italy it is known as the Porcini Mushroom. From a gastronomic and alimentary point of view, some of the boletus Mushrooms are one of the most esteemed species of mushrooms (perhaps the most esteemed), especially after drying. It grows under conifers and birches, oaks and beeches and its meat develops a very pleasant aroma.