Chanterelles are one of the most easily identified mushrooms.
Lots of mushrooms grow wild here in Newfoundland however I am not confident enough in my mushroom identification skills to pick some of the many edible varieties.
Chanterelles have a distinctive apricot scent and a egg yolk yellow trumpet shape.
I will be cleaning mine with a pastry brush, it's best never to wash wild mushrooms with water or they will absorb the water and become soggy. After brushed clean, I will lay them out on a cooling rack and dry them in the sunshine. They are great dried for the winter to add to soups, stews or cream sauces.
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Chanterelle Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 5 medium (3 oz.)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25 ,Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0 - 0%
Cholesterol 0mg - 0%
Sodium 0mg -0%
Total Carbohydrate 3g -1%
Dietary Fiber 0g - 0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 1%
Iron 1%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Chantrelle Mushrooms have no Saturated Fat, Cholesterol or Sodium.
Source: PMA's Labeling Facts
