Description
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Truffle mushrooms are edible mushrooms that grow underground between the roots of certain trees. It’s a complementary relationship in which the truffle fungi help the tree absorb water and nutrients.
In return, the tree roots provide the sugars necessary for the fungi to thrive. So truffles are not just a luxury food; they are vital to the ecosystems they inhabit.
But truffled mushrooms have a long history as a delicacy. In Ancient Greece and Rome, they were believed to have mythical healing properties, and by the time the Renaissance came around, truffles became associated with the upper class.
Truffle cultivation declined dramatically during World War I and II, only to resurge in the 1960s and 1970s.
Today, truffle mushrooms can be found in temperate climates, including regions of Italy, France, Australia, and the United States.
Truffles vary in appearance depending on the species. Some have a smoother surface and solid interior, while others have an irregular texture and marbled interior, ranging in color from ivory to deep burgundy to muted black.
Types of truffled mushrooms
Edible truffles are generally classified by their color and growing season. The most prevalent truffles include black, white, and burgundy.
Black Truffle (Tuber melanosporum) – Also known as Perigord truffles or French black truffles, black truffles are popular because they are more common (and therefore less expensive) and have a less intense flavor than other truffles.
They are unique in appearance, with rounded fruiting bodies that can be lobed, shallow to deep grooves, and yellowish, tan to dark brown skin.
They have a pungent but rich smell. Readily available in two colors, black and white, found naturally in the dense forests of the northern hemisphere, especially in Italy, the Balkans, and France.
Why are they so expensive?
The truffle is a wild and completely natural product. It is something that cannot be cultivated, making it rare and one of the most expensive food products.
They are usually 30 to 60 grams in size, costing around $50 to $200 in the global market.
