Monterey White Chanterelle Mushrooms

It emits a fruity aroma, reminiscent of apricots and a mildly peppery taste and is considered an excellent edible mushroom. Chanterelles are common in northern parts of Europe, North America, including Mexico, in Asia including the Himalayas, and in Africa including Zambia. Chanterelles as a group are generally described as being rich in flavor, with a distinctive taste and aroma difficult to characterize. Some species have a fruity odor, others a more woody, earthy fragrance, and still others can even be considered spicy.