Funghi
White Chanterelle
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White chanterelle is the kitchen label for pale Pacific chanterelles—same apricot family perfume without the gold dye. Firm and rewarding. Seasonal western specialty. Do not assume all white chanterelle-like mushrooms are edible—ID carefully. Cook thoroughly.
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History
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White chanterelle naming helped market pale Pacific Cantharellus.
US
Chefs listed white chanterelles as a nuanced alternative to golds.