In each type, there are variations in sizes, colors, shapes, textures which can either be smooth or wrinkled and even in taste. Usually, the taste of truffles is greatly compared to garlic mixed an earthiness flavor. It tastes like mushroom only made more pungent with the aroma of garlic. In the field of culinary, truffles are usually served raw. Typically, truffles are hunted by dogs and pigs that are specially trained so that they can use their sharp sense of smell to find truffles and to dig them. It didn t help that in 2003, France suffered a heat wave, which took a toll on the living environment of truffles. This weather phenomenon resulted in a significant decrease of truffle harvest, which in turn raised the prices of the most sought-after culinary ingredient. It is also called the black diamond of Provence or Perigord truffle. People mistakenly consider the French black truffle the best of all black truffles, though actually no truffle from a particular country is better than the others. The most sought-after truffle type, the winter black truffle is loved for its mild earthy aroma and flavor that resembles a mixture of earth and chocolate. What is harvested is the fruit, the roots are white filaments called as hyphas, and there is not stem. Truffles would suck sap from the host plant or trees. Those truffles that grow under the roots of oak trees are the most pungent, while those that grow in the roots of lime trees are the most aromatic. It s what your taste buds sense rather than the actual flavor, unless the truffle variety has a taste that resembles that of a garlic and other strong-flavored spices. Most truffles taste bland, and it s the smell that adds excitement to your dishes. Wondering what makes the truffle aroma so appealing to the senses? French Black Truffles or Perigord Truffles French black truffles are considered the best truffle variety, which is why it can cost as much as $1,000 per pound. When fresh, a Perigord truffle has a bluish black outer cover. And when it ages, its exterior become brownish black and emits a strong earthy aroma.