This wild mushroom is one of the most consumed in Mediterranean countries after the common mushroom. It is primarily the queen mushroom in Catalonia, where, in season, it is a classic accompaniment to roast meats and in various culinary recipes, it is also consumed grilled with garlic and parsley.

oraÑora is a cultivated variety of Capsicum annuum or pepper, called "bola" (ball) in Alicante and Murcia, where it became popular, small in size, round in shape and red in color when ripe, which is left to dry in the sun. It has a sweet taste and is widely used in gastronomy in Catalonia and the Spanish Levante, especially in the Region of Murcia and Alicante.