Chanterelle

Description:

• Cap: 30–100 mm, vaulted to cone-shaped; yellow, orange to yellow to yellow-ochre, sometimes whitish. Gills are thick and visibly yellow.
• Stem: 30–80 x 8–30 mm; cone-shaped, in the same colour as the cap.
• Trama: whitish to light yellow, with a fruity aroma.

Habitat: Commonly found in groups or as isolated specimens in all kinds of forests, especially around pines, spruce and beech trees.

Occurrence: June–October

Use: In terms of culinary use, chanterelles are highly sought-after mushrooms. A typical characteristic of chanterelles is also their aroma, which is reminiscent of apricots. They combine well with eggs. One advantage is that they go well with other species of mushrooms and they are worm-resistant. They can be used fresh or marinated. They are also good in sauces, or as a side dish with fish or meat.

Country of origin: Czech Republic, Slovakia