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What are the Different Types of Truffles?

by Ndri on September 1, 2010

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About 70 various types of truffles grow worldwide, but only some of them are known to be edible. Truffles are unique mushrooms because of their location underground. They also grow on the roots of certain types of trees such as oak and pine. Since truffles are hard to find, people use trained dogs and pig [...]

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Uses of Truffles

by Ndri on September 1, 2010

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Experts say that there are so many types of truffles. And although none of these types are known to contain any type of poison, not all truffle types are considered gourmet delicacies. These types include the White Truffles which are the most rare among the types of truffles; the Black Truffles, which is very expensive [...]

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Types Of Truffles

by Ndri on September 1, 2010

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What makes truffles expensive is not mainly because of its taste but because of its rarity. There are only a few numbers of places in the world where this type of mushroom can be found including EuropeFrance, Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. There are also other types found in the US, specifically in Oregon and Washington, [...]

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Top Gourmet Truffles

by Ndri on August 31, 2010

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Truffles are a favorite in almost every gourmet restaurant. With its strong flavor and rich aroma, you cant go wrong with using gourmet truffles as an enhancer in any dish, turning it from bland to flavorful. Its no wonder why chefs and savvy food connoisseurs love to experiment different dishes with truffles as an ingredient. [...]

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The Fungi Called Truffles

by Ndri on August 31, 2010

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You have probably heard about truffles, both the fungi and the chocolate treat. But lets focus on truffles as a mushroom. Aside from being expensive, what else do we know about them? Truffles are considered rare and a delicacy in some countries. Truffles are hypogeous mushrooms, meaning, they have to be dug out. But it [...]

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