 This species is edible , but opinions about its palatibility are mixed : one author says the fruit bodies are " coarse and do not taste good " ; another mentions the " thin flesh hardly make this species worthwhile ; " yet another says " The yellow cap may remind you of chicken fat ; it has a wonderfully savory mushroom flavor . " The slimy texture of the mushroom has been compared to okra . One cookbook author suggests that the mushroom is ideal for spreads , for use on bread or as a dip ; baking the fruit bodies in an oven will dry them for future use , and concentrate the flavor . The odor and taste are mild ; one field guide suggests it has a " distinctive lemony tang " . The slimy caps and the pore layer are typically removed before consumption . 
