truf·fle
truf·fle/ˈtrəfəl/
noun
- a strong-smelling underground fungus that resembles an irregular, rough-skinned potato, growing chiefly in broadleaved woodland on calcareous soils. It is considered a culinary delicacy and found, especially in France, with the aid of trained dogs or pigs.
- a soft candy made of a chocolate mixture, typically flavored with rum and covered with cocoa.
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Truffles are ectomycorrhizal fungi, so they are usually found in close association with tree roots. Spore dispersal is accomplished through fungivores, animals ...
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.
Mar 15, 2024 · Truffle, edible subterranean fungus prized as a food delicacy since Classical times. Truffles are in the genus Tuber, order Pezizales.
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Feb 10, 2022 · Truffles are the edible spores that grow on an underground fungus in the family Tuberaceae. They're often confused with mushrooms, but they're ...
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As we said, the truffle is a type of fungus; however, don't confuse it with the kind of mushroom that you can fry, boil, or bake. The cooking process destroys ...
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