What are truffles?

1. What is

Truffles are a type of stem tuber fungus that grows attached to the roots of pine trees. Most of them grow by attaching filaments to the roots of pine trees, usually under oak, oak and pine trees.

2. Growth habits

Truffles grow in the soil and are rich in trace minerals. They prefer alkaline soil and are suitable for growing in calcareous terrain. Their nutrients come from attached tree roots and soil. The growth cycle is only one year. The growth and maturity period is from December to March of the following year, and those that are overripe will rot.

3. Morphological characteristics

Truffles are block-like. When they are young, they are white inside and have a very uniform texture. When they mature, they turn dark black, have a lighter color, and have a marble texture.