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Truffles are the edible spores that grow on an underground fungus in the family Tuberaceae. They're often confused with mushrooms, but they're technically not the same species — mushrooms grow above ground, while truffles grow underneath the surface.
Feb 10, 2022
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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% |
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