Chanterelle Mushrooms

Description

Chanterelle Mushrooms

Chanterelle mushrooms are an excellent source of polysaccharides like chitin and chitosan. These two compounds help to protect your cells from damage and stimulate your immune system to produce more cells. They’re also known to help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of developing certain cancers.,

Chanterelle mushrooms are versatile and nutritious — rich in fiber, vitamin D, copper, and B vitamins. They are also a good source of antioxidants, which may help promote your bone health and immune function.

Chanterelle mushrooms actually include several different species of mushrooms in the Cantharellus, Gomphus, Polyozellus, and Craterellus families.

They’re close enough in appearance and taste that the name chanterelle is just used interchangeably for all of them.

Chanterelles are among some of the world’s most popular mushrooms. They’re funnel shaped and kind of look a bit like an oyster mushroom, in that they have very pronounced “gills” that run down into the stem.

The word chanterelle comes from the greek word kantharos, which means cup, a reference to the mushroom’s shape.

Chanterelles are commonly found in white, yellow, or orange colors. Many species of chanterelles have a pleasant and fruity smell, similar to apricots.

Their taste is a bit peppery.