General Information
White Chanterelle mushrooms are not uniform in shape; the cap is described as flat and somewhat funnel-shaped. The mushroom’s stem runs continuously up to the lobed margins of the cap, lined with its false-gills. White Chanterelles have a sweet aroma, but the taste is not as fruity as a golden Chanterelle and it is earthier. The taste is peppery when raw; the texture is meaty and chewy. White Chanterelles are fragile, they get discolored easily and bruise a yellow or orange color when overly handled or damaged.
History
White Chanterelle mushrooms are found growing in the coniferous and hardwood forests of northern California and the Pacific Northwest, like their golden cousins. They are more commonly found in old forests, those that are hundreds of years old, versus new or second-growth forests. White Chanterelle mushrooms grow in limited numbers, amongst the twigs and brambles.
