How truffles went from pig food to treasure in Yunnan, China
China’s hunger for luxury foods has led to demand for home-grown fungi and a new opportunity for farmers
Chinese truffles
France’s truffle farmers aim to stop inferior Chinese fungi getting a sniff
Scientists use their noses to help distinguish between highly prized black truffles and cheap Chinese imports
Perigord black truffles vs Chinese look-a-like black truffles
How to Distinguish Between Perigord Black Truffles and Chinese look-a-like black Truffles Truffle retailer, Mirepoix USA, recommends consumers educate themselves about the differences between the prized Perigord truffle and the Chinese look-a-like black truffle. Perigord black truffles, one of the most expensive food in the world, are threatened by an influx of Chinese truffles masquerading … Read more