What Does Caterpillar Fungus Taste Like? The Elusive Flavor of Cordyceps
                                
                                
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                                Despite its exorbitant cost, the flavor of wild caterpillar fungus, or *Ophiocordyceps sinensis*, is often described as surprisingly mild and subtle. While its medicinal properties are widely celebrated, many are curious: what does caterpillar fungus taste like?