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Ukraine is a mushroom paradise, with more than 200 varieties in the Carpathian Mountains alone. They include porcini, chanterelles and aspens. So abundant are the mushrooms in the beech and fir forests of the Carpathians, that the region supports a fungi-foraging tourism industry. Little surprise that mushroom exports from Ukraine continue to grow.

You will find mushrooms in countless Ukrainian dishes, including the legendary borsch soup which is said to have as many variations as there are villages in the country (a lot). While another famous dish – varenyki – may contain anything from cherries or meat to cabbage or cheese, a mushroom filling is still much loved.