The Gold Chanterelle or Cantharellus cibarius is the most well-known variety of Chanterelle mushrooms. “Chanterelle” is a generic term that describes many varieties of wild Chanterelle mushrooms.
Chanterelle mushrooms grow on forest floors near trees such as maples, poplars, birches, or oaks. Occasionally they can also be found in fields.
Due to the difficulty of replicating the symbiotic relationship between the mushroom and the host plant, chanterelle mushrooms can only be found in the wild and cannot be commercially grown. (Check out : commercially grown mushrooms)
Chanterelle mushrooms can grow up to two pounds in weight and are small to medium in size with convex caps and dense stems. Smooth and delicate, the chanterelle cap is gold-orange in color with uneven, thick, blunt edges that taper down. The gills under the cap are forked, and they have blunt edges that run down the thick, firm, and solid gold-orange stem.
The mushroom flesh is pale white and has a fruity smell with notes of apricots and peaches. During cooking, Chanterelle mushrooms become chewy with a velvety texture and possess an earthy, woody flavor enhanced by hints of pepper.
The chanterelle mushroom is regarded as a luxury culinary mushroom because of its relatively high price, unique fruity scent and chewy texture.
A high amount of ergocalciferol, or vitamin D2, is found in Chanterelle mushrooms. Also, present in chanterelle mushrooms is significant amounts of protein, vitamin A, potassium, iron, chromium, and eight essential amino acids.
Scientific name of Chanterelle Mushrooms
Cantharellus Cibarius
Other names of Chanterelle Mushrooms
- Chanterelles
- Golden Chanterelles
Calories by source in Chanterelle Mushrooms
- Calories by carbohydrate in Chanterelle Mushrooms = 74%
- Calories by fat in Chanterelle Mushrooms = 14%
- Calories by protein in Chanterelle Mushrooms = 12%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Chanterelle Mushrooms
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Chanterelle Mushrooms = 51%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Chanterelle Mushrooms = 26%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Chanterelle Mushrooms = 23%
Nutrition facts of Chanterelle Mushrooms
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.53 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 1.49 | GRAM | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 6.86 | GRAM | 2% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Chanterelle Mushrooms, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Chanterelle Mushrooms, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Availability of Chanterelle mushrooms
- Chanterelle mushroom is available round the year. Its peak season is in months of fall.
Complete nutrition facts of Chanterelle Mushrooms
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