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Truffles
28 Italian Black and White truffles types
22
Sep

All the Italian Black and White truffle types

How many truffle types are there in Italy? In Italy exists around two hundred thousand truffle hunters, that go with dogs to find truffles. A good truffle hunter knows where all the tuber grows, obviously it’s a secret. You can find all the types of truffles in Italy in only a few regions. The most...
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prize for fresh white truffle from alba
22
Sep

Where to buy Fresh Alba’s White Truffle

The Alba White Truffle World Market is the widest international exhibition of truffles from the Piedmont hills of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato areas. You can smell the  Alba white truffle from a few feet away and shaving them, releases more of this intriguing aroma. The chemicals that make up the smell are actually similar...
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Why Truffles Are So Expensive
18
Aug

Why are Alba white truffles so expensive?

Every fall, chefs from around the globe go to great lengths to obtain fresh white truffle from Alba and diners spend heaps of money to try them. Alba white truffles are one of the most expensive ingredients. Why are Alba white truffles so expensive? Once they are picked, the Alba white truffles are sold to...
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