Black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) White truffles from San Miniato Black truffles from San Miniato. A truffle is the fruiting body of a subterranean ascomycete fungus, one of the species of the genus Tuber. More than one hundred other genera of fungi are classified as truffles including Geopora, Peziza, Choiromyces, and Leucangium. [1]

2022年2月10日 · When you think of culinary delicacies, the elusive truffle is likely one of the first things that comes to mind. But just what is the expensive ingredient — and how do you use it at home? Here's what you need to know about truffles, including what they taste like and where to …

2024年12月2日 · Rarity and availability impact truffle price. Truffles grow in wild forests—you can't plant them in your garden—and only during a few months of the year. The most well-known truffle hotspots are in France, Italy, and Spain, although the …

2025年1月13日 · truffle, (genus Tuber), edible subterranean fungus, prized as a food delicacy. True truffles are in the genus Tuber (order Pezizales, phylum Ascomycota) and are native mainly to temperate regions. The different species range in size from as small as a …

2024年12月15日 · Winter truffle is commonly used as a garnish on fondue, pizza, gratin, and potatoes, but you can also create infusions with butter and oil. Remember that you should never grate white truffles.

2025年1月19日 · Ever wondered what truffles are and why they're so expensive? We spoke to a truffle hunting expert to bring you the dirt on this tasty tuber.

2022年9月14日 · The black truffle, also known as the Perigord truffle after the region in southwestern France, and the white truffle, which comes from the northern Italian region of Piedmont, are among the most popular. The summer truffle, or …