From Caucasus

Dried July – September

Dried Chanterelle

whole dried caps, 100g

Dried whole from the same forest-floor chanterelle harvest. The drying concentrates the fruity character and extends shelf life to 18 months. Ships in sealed glass. Rehydrates well in warm water or stock.

Sourcing area

Beech forest floors in the Imereti and Racha highlands of western Georgia, same sites as fresh chanterelle.

Minimum order

100g (one standard unit). Larger quantities in 500g lots.

Lead time

Stock is prepared from the July–September harvest. Contact by September to reserve from the current season. Limited quantities per batch.

Harvest variability

Dried yield depends on fresh harvest conditions. The fruity aroma concentrates significantly on drying — even a modest harvest produces excellent dried product.

Quality variability

Whole caps with some breakage during drying is normal. Colour darkens from golden to amber-gold. Apricot character persists after drying.

Storage / shelf life

Sealed glass, cool and dark. 18 months from dispatch. Rehydrates well in warm water or stock — 20 minutes.

Packaging

Sealed glass jar with heat-induction liner. Harvest date on label.

Import restrictions

Permitted in most markets. Australia and New Zealand require biosecurity inspection — allow 2–3 weeks additional lead time.