Truffles have a nice name, but their appearance is ugly, and even their smell is very special. But why can they be used by westerners, together with foie gras and caviar, and called the three greatest treasures in the world? What exactly are truffles? Why is it so expensive? Let's get to know the expensive truffles together. What are truffles?

Truffle is a fungal plant, which is the general name of mushrooms. Generally, it takes about one year to mature, and it usually grows on the roots of broad-leaved trees such as pine trees, oak trees and oak trees, and the bulk is hidden in the underground 5 cm. There are more than 1 kinds of truffles that have been discovered, and their shapes and fragrances are different. Truffles are mainly distributed in China, French, Italian, New Zealand, Spanish and other countries. Among all the varieties of truffles, Italian white truffles and French black truffles are the most precious. Why are truffles used to be fed to pigs because nobody cares about them in China?

The resources of truffles in China can be said to be very rich, mainly distributed in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, such as Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and Qinghai. However, few people knew the name of truffles in places where there were truffles in China before, and they all called truffles "the arch fungus of pigs" or "the fruitless fruit". In the mountains in southwest Sichuan, truffles used to be everywhere, and the locals didn't have the habit of eating truffles. This is because truffles have a big smell, look ugly, and can be seen everywhere in the mountains, so they are rejected and neglected, and even dug as feed for pigs and sheep, so the name "Inoculus suis" comes into being. Why are truffles expensive?

Truffles can become high-end food, which is related to its quantity. Truffles are extremely demanding on the growth environment, and they can't be cultivated artificially at present. It can be said that in Europe, the output is extremely scarce, and things are rare, which leads to the high price of truffles. Truffles not only have expensive prices, but also have a very distinguished position. Generally, only prominent dignitaries can enjoy their delicious food, and even they are called "table truffles" Is the truffle delicious?

Truffles have a very special smell and are rich in nutrients such as protein and amino acids, which are very beneficial to human health. The biggest feature of truffles is that they have a particularly rich aroma, and they can also stimulate the unique aroma of many other ingredients. Truffles can also play a good role in refreshing, so truffles are generally used as side dishes.

With the change of environment, the output of truffles in China is gradually decreasing, and most of them are exported to earn foreign exchange, so most of us have never seen them, let alone eaten them. Are you the one who has eaten them?