Excellent "snap" and chew. It is dense and crisp, even after being cooked, which makes it feel substantial.
The American Matsutake is one of the most polarizing and prized mushrooms in the world. It is famous for its "stinky-spicy" aroma, which many find intoxicating but some find off-putting. armillaria ponderosa
Extremely high. Fresh, unopened "buttons" are the most sought-after and can sell for $100 to $600 per pound depending on the harvest year. Excellent "snap" and chew
“The aroma is nearly impossible to describe; most people describe as somewhat fruity, but spicy, but also stinky... it's an incredible and complex flavor you won't ever forget.” University of Wisconsin–Madison even after being cooked