How to Take Chanterelle Mushrooms
What Are Chanterelles?
Anyone who forages knows the golden chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius). It grows from June to November in mixed and coniferous forests, most often near birch, oak and pine. The cap is yellow-orange with a wavy edge, and instead of gills it has thick, forked ridges that run down the stem. Chanterelles smell fruity, and some people pick up a hint of apricot.
Chanterelles are fried, stewed, pickled, frozen and dried. Dried and ground, they are easy to add to food or take in capsules.
What's in Chanterelles
Chanterelles contain several groups of compounds that interest researchers:
- ergosterol, which turns into vitamin D2 under UV light;
- carotenoids, which give the mushroom its yellow colour;
- polysaccharides, including beta-glucans;
- B vitamins;
- amino acids and minerals, including potassium.
Chanterelles are one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D. The amount depends on how much sunlight the mushroom received. Their chemical composition is described in detail in a recent review (link at the end of this article).
How to Take Chanterelles
Take one chanterelle capsule (0.5 g) twice a day, in the morning and in the evening, 30 minutes before a meal. A course lasts one to three months.
Chanterelles come in two forms:
- Capsules. The easiest option: nothing to measure, just swallow them with water.
- Powder. Stir it into warm water or add it to soups, sauces or porridge. It has a distinct mushroom aroma.
You can combine chanterelles with other functional mushrooms, such as Lion's Mane.
Contraindications
Do not take chanterelles if you have:
- pregnancy or breastfeeding;
- a mushroom allergy or intolerance to any of the ingredients.
Take care during flare-ups of chronic liver, stomach or bowel conditions: mushrooms contain chitin, which is hard to digest. If you take medication, talk to your doctor before starting a course.
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT. NOT A MEDICINE!
Where to Buy Chanterelles
Muhomornya offers chanterelles in capsules, in capsules in a doypack and as a powder. Pick the form that suits you best.
Sources
Nutritional, Nutraceutical, and Medicinal Potential of Cantharellus cibarius Fr.: A Comprehensive Review: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11717058/
Golden chanterelle on Wikipedia: Cantharellus cibarius
