This mushroom grows in the mountainous regions of Jammu & Kashmir, Uttaranchal, and Himachal Pradesh in India. Gucchi mushroom cannot be cultivated, it grows on its own and is collected and dried between March and May. One kilogramme could cost as much as Rs 30,000.
Ghee is believed to enhance digestive fire without aggravating Pitta. It helps in better digestion and assimilation of nutrients.
This mushroom grows in the Tamba region of Japan, near Kyoto. It is associated with the beginning of autumn and is considered a delicacy in Japanese cuisine. Matsutake mushrooms can cost anywhere between Rs 75,000 and 1.5 lakh per kilogramme.
Cultivation of this mushroom is not easy. It grows in European and North American forests. Morel mushrooms range in price from Rs 36000-37000 per kilogramme.
Chanterelle is found in North America and Europe and is among the most popular mushrooms in the world. They kind of resemble an oyster mushroom in their appearance. They are commonly found in white, yellow and orange colours. The price per kilogramme is Rs 1,200.