Truffles are ectomycorrhizal fungi, so they are found in close association with tree roots. Spore dispersal is accomplished through fungivores, animals that eat fungi. These fungi have ecological roles in nutrient cycling and drought tolerance.
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Amount Per 1 cup (28 g) | |
Calories 80 | |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0.2 g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
Sodium 10 mg | 0% |
Potassium 211 mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate 20 g | 6% |
Dietary fiber 20 g | 80% |
Protein 2.6 g | 5% |
Vitamin C | 0% |
Calcium | 4% |
Iron | 8% |
Vitamin D | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0% |
Cobalamin | 0% |
Magnesium | 5% |
Truffles are mushrooms that grow underground in forests. They're shaped like small, unsymmetrical balls and can be found by digging, especially near tree roots.
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