A parasite too beautiful to eat

Sparassis crispa is a species of fungus in the genus Sparassis.  In English it is sometimes called "Cauliflower Fungus". In German, we call it "Fat hen".  It's cut and prepared and cooked like a Wiener Schnitzel.  I was tempted, but I thought it's too beautiful to eat. Also, the size, it's as big as a soccer ball.