More about truffles
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. They're rare, expensive, considered to be a delicacy, and an aphrodisiac.
They're usually found on the continent - particularly France, Italy and Croatia, and adores them, so The One Show sent him hunting for some UK specimens (see the film above).
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Truffle advice and facts:
Truffles are a type of fungi called mycorrhizal - they grow on the roots of suitable host trees.
Traditionally, pigs have been trained to find truffles but dogs are often used these days, too.
The ancient Greeks thought truffles were created when lightning hit damp soil.
Truffles are very difficult to find so you really should be trained or go out with an expert. Truffle producers or the are useful sources of knowledge.
Always get advice from a mycologist before you eat any truffle you have found yourself. Like mushrooms, many truffles can be harmful to humans and animals if eaten.
The location of commercial truffle sites are often kept a secret. If searching for truffles on private land, you must always get permission from the landowner.
Are you a fan of truffles? Or are they, perhaps, overrated?
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