Truffles are the fruiting body of a species of fungi that grows underground (ascomycete fungus). Many different types of fungi form truffles, predominantly though they are predominatly from the genus Tuber.

White truffles tend to have a richer aroma and flavor than black truffles, but overall the potency of the scent and flavor are weaker. Black truffles are known for being stronger in flavor.

Truffles grow in many countries around the world, but the most famous ones grow in Europe (Spain, Italy, France). Specifically, truffles grow on the roots of very specific types of trees, a few inches under ground.

You can read about how much truffles cost in our truffle price tracker. The price can vary from $300 per lb, to $3,000 per pound depending on the species/type of truffle and size.

The only sustainable way of farming truffles involves using an animal. While historically truffle hogs have been used for finding truffles, newer truffler hunters use trained dogs. Truffle hogs were used historically since they have a natural affinity for truffles, and seek them out without any training. Most dogs can be trained to hunt for truffles, and they are less likely to eat them if they find them.

Truffle oil is a truffle-infused extra virgin olive oil. The proper way of making truffle oil is by pressing or soaking truffles in extra virgin olive oil. However, some producers of truffle oil have begun using synthetic chemicals that 'taste' like truffles.

Truffle salt is another popular culinary ingredient made with truffles, and consists of a salt (coard grain or fine grain) mixed with pieces of truffle. The truffle aroma soaks into the salt, and gives it some truffle flavor.

Truffle butter is butter that is made and infused with physical pieces of truffle. It is a great way to perserve truffle flavor, and can be used in a wide range of dishes where salt and olive oil are inappropriate.

You can hunt for truffles in Europe (Tuscany, Catalonia, Burgundy) or in the US (Oregon). We will be providing a more detail guide about where to hunt truffles in the near future. Stay put!

Truffle dogs are dogs that have been trained to hunt truffle. The traditional truffle dog breed is a Lagotto Romagnolo, though any dog that has been trained to sniff out truffles can be considered a truffle dog.

Yes and no. While there is no way to really farm truffles, they tend to grow in certain regions of the world with certain species of trees. The closest thing we have to truffle farms are new forests. The difficulty in farming truffles at large scale is what makes them so expensive.