what is truffle
A truffle is the fruiting body of a subterranean Ascomycete fungus, predominantly one of the many species of the genus Tuber.ruffle oil is used as a lower-cost and convenient substitute for truffles, to provide flavoring, or to enhance the flavor and aroma of truffles in cooking. Most truffle oil, however, does not contain any truffles.
Often called the diamond of the culinary world, a truffle is a rare, edible mushroom that is considered to be a delicacy due to its intense aroma and characteristic flavor.They have a firm texture and are most often shaven on top of food before serving, although they can also be used to infuse flavor into dishes.non64403 - nope. chocolate truffles have nothing to do with the real truffle. the former is just a round piece of chocolate with some kind of filling (usually a ganache) -- usually nothing mushroomy about it. the latter is a mushroom -- usually nothing chocolate-y about it.