Diamonds Of Noble Care

You might associate truffles with upscale restaurants where foie gras is served, but that’s not the only place and time truffles will do you good.

- Neha

The famous French philosopher Voltaire said: “A dish of mushrooms changed the destiny of Europe.” At that time, he was referring to the death of the Holy Roman Emperor King Charles VI, who unfortunately ate poisonous mushrooms. Too bad the king made a wrong choice, however, the mushrooms we are talking about will not kill you, but will only make you feel better.

Truffles are the only mushrooms that are among the Earth’s rarest delicacies. In ancient Rome, they were devoted to Venus, goddess of love, as their aroma produced a euphoric effect on living beings. But, today we are going to address only one of its form—the white truffle. Scientifically known as Tuber Magnatum, this truffle was first discovered by Pico in 1788. He named it after the Latin word ‘magnatus’, meaning very important, or noble.

Due to the strong scent, unusual taste and richness, they are deemed as a luxury product, and have become a sign of wealth and prestige; and why not, as they can easily cost you anywhere from $6,000 to $10,000 per pound. So, now the question is why are they garnering attention in the modern world, from both health and beauty industries?

White truffles have already gained widespread fame in the culinary world, becoming a favourite among chefs and food-lovers alike. But outside of their flavourful bursts resides a healthy interior, full of benefits. “Truffles come from the fungus family and have similar compounds to that of mushrooms, making them quite effective in their antioxidant qualities, as well as aiding against inflammation; hence making it a popular staple in the health and beauty industry”, says Karishma Chawla, Nutritionist and Lifestyle Educator. Here, we are going to disclose some advantages that will make you consider these delectable fungi.