Truffles, which look round, dark, and bumpy, are perhaps the most mysterious, expensive, and prominent ingredient in French cuisine. It was misunderstood in the Middle Ages due to its ugly appearance, strange smell and unique growth habits. Later, it "turned around and became the master" and even set off the "truffle fever" in the food world many times, capturing the hearts of diners in France and around the world.
France's "truffle craze" reached its peak in the 19th century. At that time, literati, gourmets and dignitaries all made it fashionable to taste truffles. People from all walks of life used the most grand rhetoric to praise truffles: Alexandre Dumas Describing truffles as "the most sacred ingredient in the eyes of gourmets", Bria Savalan called them "diamonds in the culinary world". The black truffles produced in France still have the reputation of "black diamonds".
During the "truffle craze", the most popular dish was the now-lost turkey with truffles, and this luxurious ingredient was used in almost every dish, from celebrities to celebrities. Housewives all vie for the truffles. One can't help but wonder whether this almost crazy pursuit is due to the charm of truffles themselves, or whether it stems from the pride of fashionable gourmets.
Black truffle is a wild edible fungus that grows underground. It is also known as truffles, truffles, etc. It has a bumpy appearance and a color between dark brown and black. It is in the shape of small bumps and is generally gray. Or light black and white textures with a special smell. At present, it is mainly distributed in a few mountainous areas.
Nutritional benefits of black truffles
1. Although black truffles smell strange, they are extremely delicious when paired with food, and they are also rich in protein, 8 It contains many nutrients such as amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals that are essential for the human body.
2. In addition, eating black truffles can also improve human immunity and prevent Alzheimer's disease. It is a good natural health food.
Because of its scarcity and high health and medicinal value, it cannot be grown on a large scale. Black truffles are even more precious.