What do chanterelles taste like? The bright golden-brown color and wavy tops of chanterelle mushrooms make them stand out from the outset, but it’s their flavor and texture that makes them so desirable to chefs. These delicate mushrooms have a peppery flavor that some people describe as lightly fruity. Chanterelles contain fiber and are a good source of vitamins B and D, as well as minerals, including selenium and copper. Eating them may help stimulate your immune system. Chanterelles are meaty and chewy. … Very few people eat chanterelles raw. They are peppery and upsetting, and they can make some people ill. In any case, their finest flavor can only be appreciated when they are thoroughly cooked. Keep raw chanterelles in a paper bag or in a bowl loosely covered with a kitchen towel, as it’s important to let them breathe. Be sure to refrigerate them immediately and check at least once a day to make sure they haven’t turned too moist or slimy. If that happens, the affected ones should be discarded.