Chanterelle: Golden Mushrooms with a Hint of Apricot

About

Cantharellus cibarius, commonly known as the chanterelle, is a prized wild mushroom celebrated for its unique, peppery flavor and vibrant golden color. Popular among foragers and chefs, chanterelles are highly sought after for their culinary versatility and distinctive taste. They are commonly used in gourmet dishes such as risottos, soups, sauces, and sautéed as a side dish, adding a rich, earthy flavor to any meal. Cantharellus cibarius grows in forests, thriving in symbiotic relationships with trees such as oaks, pines, and birches. These mushrooms are typically found in clusters on the forest floor during the late summer and fall. Recognizable by their wavy, trumpet-shaped caps and false gills, chanterelles are often discovered by mushroom enthusiasts during foraging excursions. Known for their natural resistance to pests and diseases, chanterelles are a sustainable and eco-friendly food source. However, their preference for wild growth environments makes them more challenging to cultivate commercially. Incorporating Cantharellus cibarius into your diet not only enhances flavor but also boosts nutritional intake, making it a delightful and healthy addition to any culinary creation.

Look Alike Species

	Specie:	Differences:
	Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca Edibility: edible	Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca has a more orange color and the gills are more branched compared to the smooth, rounded gills of Cantharellus cibarius.

Specie:

Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca

Edibility:

edible

Differences:Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca has a more orange color and the gills are more branched compared to the smooth, rounded gills of Cantharellus cibarius.

Nutrition Facts (Raw)

Serving Size 100 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5 g1%

Saturated Fat 0 g0%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg0%

Sodium 9 mg0%

Total Carbohydrate 6.9 g3%

Dietary Fiber 3.8 g14%

Total Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 1.5 g3%

Vitamin A 0 µg 0%•Thiamin B₁ 0 mg 0%

Riboflavin B₂ 0 mg 0%•Niacin B₃ 0 mg 0%

Vitamin B₆ 0 mg 0%•Folate B₉ 2 µg 1%

Vitamin B₁₂ 0 mg 0%•Vitamin C 0 mg 0%

Vitamin D 212 µg 1060%•Vitamin E 0 mg 0%

Vitamin K 0 µg 0%•Calcium 15 mg 1%

Copper 0.4 mg 44%•Iron 3.5 mg 19%

Magnesium 13 mg 3%•Manganese 0.3 mg 13%

Phosphorus 57 mg 5%•Potassium 506 mg 11%

Selenium 2.2 µg 4%•Zinc 0.7 mg 6%

Vit A 0 µg 0%•B₁ 0 mg 0%

B₂ 0 mg 0%•B₃ 0 mg 0%

B₆ 0 mg 0%•B₉ 2 µg 1%

B₁₂ 0 mg 0%•Vit C 0 mg 0%

Vit D 212 µg 1060%•Vit E 0 mg 0%

Vit K 0 µg 0%•Calcium 15 mg 1%

Copper 0.4 mg 44%•Iron 3.5 mg 19%

Mg 13 mg 3%•Mn 0.3 mg 13%

Phosph. 57 mg 5%•Pot. 506 mg 11%

Selenium 2.2 µg 4%•Zinc 0.7 mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

References

The effect of drying methods of chanterelles (Cantharellus cibarius) on the biological value of dry functional mushroom ingredient

This study suggests that the drying methods of Cantharellus cibarius have an effect on the biological value of the dry functional mushroom ingredient. The study found that the content of main components in the chemical composition of the mushrooms slightly differs from the reference data; the minerals manganese, potassium, and vitamins D, C, B3 provides the daily requirement of the human body for these substances.

2023

ShroomSpy

Austin, TX

Cantharellus Cibarius

Common Names: Chanterelle, Golden Chanterelle, Girolle

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The effect of drying methods of chanterelles (Cantharellus cibarius) on the biological value of dry functional mushroom ingredient