Edibility of Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca?

Geoff23 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 10:32 AM

Hi

I am finding conflicting information regarding the edibility of Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca (false chanterelle). I find lots of these and always thought they were inedible, but I've recently found sources claiming that "people have eaten them with no ill-effect" and some other sources claiming that they are hallucinogenic.

Anyone know the correct edibility status for this species?

Geoff

cybershot · #2 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 10:53 AM

Indeed the jury is still out on this one, but the majority seem to indicate that "eating it may cause serious digestive upset" so why would anyone want to risk it?

David

Geoff23 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cybershot

Indeed the jury is still out on this one, but the majority seem to indicate that "eating it may cause serious digestive upset" so why would anyone want to risk it?

David

For the same reason that I know plenty of people who will happily eat Amanita muscaria. I've never been brave enough, personally.

cybershot · #4 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 11:16 AM

I wasn't aware of it's hallucinatory properties which are no where near as well documented in the popular references as the the 'gastroenteritic' possibilities - either way I for one will not be tempted to sample any.

mushruman · #5 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 11:34 AM

I've just looked up Hydrophorosis aurantiaca in 4 different field guides and 1 says that it is edible, the other 3 say that whilst not particularly poisonous, can cause stomach upset and are flaccid and tasteless anyway so not really worth eating. As for their supposed hallucinatory properties there is no mention at all.

Geoff23 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mushruman

I've just looked up Hydrophorosis aurantiaca in 4 different field guides and 1 says that it is edible, the other 3 say that whilst not particularly poisonous, can cause stomach upset and are flaccid and tasteless anyway so not really worth eating. As for their supposed hallucinatory properties there is no mention at all.

If you type "false chanterelle hallucinogenic" into Google you will get some mentions. Maybe it is an internet myth...

FungiJus · #7 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 05:04 PM

I always believed that it was psychoactive and I am sure I read this in one of my books at home. I will check which one when I get back from work.
J.

Chris Yeates · #8 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mushruman

I've just looked up Hydrophorosis aurantiaca in 4 different field guides and 1 says that it is edible . . . .

but then again Canada Goose xexexexexe is edible . . .

C

mushruman · #9 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 08:11 PM

I would agree with you, the fact that something is edible doesn't make it good to eat. Quoting me out of context like that made it look as if it was my opinion. I was however, merely pointing out that Blacks nature guide states that False chanterelles are edible with no mention of any unpleasant side effects.

Chris Yeates · #10 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mushruman

I would agree with you, the fact that something is edible doesn't make it good to eat. Quoting me out of context like that made it look as if it was my opinion. I was however, merely pointing out that Blacks nature guide states that False chanterelles are edible with no mention of any unpleasant side effects.

nothing personal - I thought it was clear that I was referring to the book, and was indeed being rather flippant

sorry to have offended

Chris