This year has been a wet one—spring was drenched, and summer seems to be following suit.
But there’s a golden lining to all this rain:
chanterelles are thriving!
Here are a few reasons why you should be on the lookout for these golden treasures:
1. Free Food: Foraging for chanterelles means a delicious meal at no cost.
2. Delicious Taste: They have a slightly fruity flavour that’s truly unique.
3. Health Benefits:
Vitamin D: Half a cup of chanterelles can provide 5 to 20 micrograms of vitamin D, covering 30 to 100% of your daily recommended intake.
Polysaccharides: They contain chitin and chitosan, which protect your cells from damage and boost your immune system.
Anti-inflammatory: Chanterelles help reduce inflammation.
Nutrient-Rich: They offer polysaccharides, fatty acids, phenolic acid compounds, beta-glucans (which act as gut prebiotics), and about fifteen different amino acids.
Why not head out and see if you can find any chanterelles?
Reminder: Always be 100% sure of the identity of any wild mushroom before consuming it. Check out Wild Food UK for reliable mushroom identification resources.
