One might say it is an underground mushroom. Truffles are hard to find, and that is why specially trained pigs and dogs are used to sniff out their unique aroma to find their rooted location. There are several different kinds of truffles, but the most sought after are the black truffle and the white truffle. The black truffles are found mainly in France and the white truffles mostly in Italy. Fall is the prime season for harvesting truffles.
Truffles have a highly appreciated earthy, garlicky, mushroomy flavor.
They'll add some zest to your healthy, low-fat meals. You can add just a few thin slices to pastas, salads, poultry, or omelets to flavor the entire dish. The truffle, like the mushroom, is made mostly of water, is very low in fact, and is rich in potassium. Truffles are also a good, but costly, source of iron. These oils are much more affordable.