Gourmet Edible Truffles Mushroom lovers would not want to miss out on a chance to eat the rarest and the most expensive type of fungi in the world the truffles. Studies show that truffles are included in the top 10 most expensive natural foods in the world which sells at a whopping US $150,000 and above per pound! Nowadays, in an attempt to meet the demand for truffles, there are some Americans who are growing black truffles commercially. An example would be a truffle company in North Carolina, the Garland s Gourmet Mushrooms and Truffles who have been in the truffle business since 1990s. Although, most truffles could be found in the wild, history showed that they were cultivated during 1800s in France. This is also quite expensive because this variety can only be found in the P rigord region in France. It is also found in oak trees unlike other types that can be found in other types of trees. Black Truffles are hunted from late autumn to early winter. During these seasons, Black Truffles grow at their best ranging from 7 to 9 centimeters in diameter and could weigh from 80 grams to 100. If you re fond of mushroom-filled dishes, you may have seen truffle mushroom quite a number of times on the restaurant menu. Yes, truffles are known all over the world not only as fungi, but also as an exquisite delicacy that s meant to be savored along with other gourmet dishes. You can tell that a mushroom is a truffle if it has a thick, rough, and wrinkled outer skin. That way, you ensure that the strength of their taste remains when you add them to your favorite truffle recipe. Store your truffles for a maximum period of three days in the refrigerator. When storing your truffles, wrap them individually in paper towel and place them in a sealed jar to ensure that its odor won t affect other foods in the fridge. Oregon white truffles - The most versatile among all types of truffles, Oregon whites are perfect for a wide range of foods. These include white meats, risotto, pasta, eggs, beef, pork, cheese, red wine, wild mushrooms, soup, and the list goes on. In addition, they are the only truffles that can be mixed with tomatoes.