culture   Middle East
statement   In the Middle East, there is limited tradition of wild mushroom foraging due to arid climates and emphasis on cultivated mushrooms.

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1 mushroom identification Middle East Minimal focus on mushroom identification as a culinary activity, with a preference for cultivated mushrooms and limited interest in foraging for wild varieties 1
2 picking mushrooms Middle East Less common activity, and there is lower knowledge about edible mushrooms and foraging locations. 1
3 wild mushroom picking Middle Eastern countries Limited tradition of wild mushroom picking due to arid climates and a stronger emphasis on cultivated agriculture 1