By: Seona Saha
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Truffles are rare, highly prized fungi known for their earthy, intense aroma and rich flavour. Found underground, they take years to mature.
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Traditionally, pigs were used to find truffles, but dogs are now preferred as they locate ripe truffles without eating them.
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Truffles can fetch enormous prices, with a two-pound white truffle once selling for $300,000.
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Truffles grow underground, usually 1 to 6 inches deep, and their presence is often revealed by observing rodent activity or changes in vegetation.
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The tree provides carbohydrates, while the truffle supplies water and essential minerals, forming a symbiotic relationship.
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Unlike conventional crops, truffles take years to mature and depend on specific soil and climate conditions.
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Truffles release strong aromas when mature, attracting animals that dig them up.
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Truffles are the fruiting bodies of an underground fungal network, playing a crucial role in forest ecosystems.
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Click here to learn more about truffles and why they are so expensive.
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