Funghi
Black Trumpet
Black trumpet (Craterellus cornucopioides and relatives), also called horn of plenty, is a hollow, vase-shaped wild mushroom with deep smoky-fruity flavour. Dark grey to black fruiting bodies dry superbly and intensify stocks and sauces. Often found near oaks and beeches in late summer and autumn. Cook thoroughly; the thin flesh concentrates into rich, almost truffle-like savour when reduced.
Also known as: Trompette de la mort, Trompeta de los muertos, Black Trumpet / Black Chanterelle
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European foragers collected black trumpets as a strong-flavoured wild seasonal fungus.
French cuisine adopted trompette de la mort for sauces and dried mushroom blends.
Commercial wild harvest supplied dried black trumpets to urban markets across Europe.
Restaurant demand expanded black trumpet foraging and specialty import trade globally.