Identification
Egg-yellow funnel; the underside has blunt, forked ridges that run down the stem — not thin gills. Flesh dense, white inside, smells faintly of apricot. Famously worm-resistant.
Edibility
A top edible: fried, stewed, pickled. Rich in vitamin D precursors among mushrooms.
How not to confuse it
| Feature | Chanterelle | False chanterelle |
|---|---|---|
| Underside | blunt ridges | thin true gills |
| Substrate | soil | rotting wood |
| Flesh | dense, fruity | soft, no aroma |