The delicacy mushroom grows underground, and multiplies through the droppings of animals that eat it. French gourmets call it the “diamond” among products. It is widely used by culinary experts in the Middle East, Spain, France, Italy, and Greek cuisine. The first mention of the mushroom is found in the rock inscriptions of the Sumerians dating back to the 20th century BC, even then it was considered unusually tasty.
The benefits and harms of truffles are well known in Europe. The white type of mushroom growing in Italy is the most valuable, and the market for its sale is the busiest. In 2009, a kilogram of the product cost $ 14 and this is not a record for its cost. A sample weighing 203 kg, which was found by the dog of the Italian Stanley Ho, was sold at auction two years ago for 1,5 thousand dollars.
In the early 19th century, they learned to cultivate the mushroom, although unsuccessful attempts at artificial propagation had been carried out for centuries. The benefits of truffle lie in its exquisite musk aroma, allowing chefs to create real culinary treasures. It is known as an aphrodisiac and enhances potency in men.
The benefits of the truffle due to its vitamin B1 is important for people suffering from immune deficiency and intestinal microflora disorders. Due to the presence of riboflavin in mushrooms, eating them helps to cure gastritis, nervous system disorders, chronic colitis and skin diseases. The undoubted benefit of truffles lies in its ability to increase immunity.
Scientists have not registered any harm to a truffle for humans. Allergic reactions are very rare. Italians use truffle extract in the production of cosmetics. According to the manufacturers, products based on mushroom extract are able to reduce wrinkles, make the skin supple and beautiful, remove freckles and age spots.
There is no harm to the truffle for overweight people. They are low in calories. The harm to the truffle is possible due to the poor environmental situation. Like other representatives of the kingdom of mushrooms, it absorbs all useful and harmful substances from the environment, soil and air and is able to accumulate toxins.
The benefits and harms of truffle as a powerful antioxidant are unique and surpass its famous culinary value. It is able to cure cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, advanced diabetes, sclerosis and arthritis.
The exquisite mushroom is obtained with the help of trained pigs or dogs, a person can find out about its location by the midges circling around him.