Chanterelle mushrooms are an excellent source of polysaccharides like chitin and chitosan. These two compounds help to protect your cells from damage and stimulate your immune system to produce more cells. They’re also known to help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of developing certain cancers.

Chanterelles can be used in any recipe calling for mushrooms, but they do best in dishes where they’re the star. Many of the flavor compounds in chanterelles are fat soluble, so they are wonderful cooked in butter or cream and served over pasta or on toast.