Funghi
Cantharellus formosus
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Cantharellus formosus is the Pacific golden chanterelle of western North America—large, fruity, commercially important. Flavour rivals European golds with regional character. West Coast seasonal star; sauté and cream. Major wild commercial species. Brush clean of Douglas-fir duff.
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Characteristics
Preparations
SautéWest Coast Menu
Traits
AromaticCommercial WildFruityLargePacific GoldRegional
History
US
C. formosus was clarified as the main Pacific golden chanterelle.
US
Pacific Northwest trade centred on formosus-type golds.