 Opinions on the edibility of the mushroom vary . One source considers them to have a " delicate flavor and texture " , and suggests that they are good when " <unk> gently in their own juice and then <unk> with salt , <unk> and butter . " Others list the species as inedible , and notes that they have a " <unk> rancid " smell , and with a taste ranging from rancid to farinaceous . Another says " unknown , but not recommended . " At any rate , the species falls into the general category of brownish <unk> that are generally <unk> as food due to their small size and delicate consistency . 
