Turkey: 1 billion dollars export target for truffles

Bekir Karacabey, General Manager of Forestry, made a statement about the production and economic potential of truffles, nicknamed "black diamond", which is one of the most delicious and expensive mushroom species. Stating that truffle is a type of mushroom sought by gourmets and chefs around the world, Karacabey said that white truffle (Tuber magnatum), winter black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) and summer black truffle (Tuber aestivum) are the most famous truffle species sought in world cuisines. "It has a relaxing effect especially on people under stress" Stating that the mushroom in question is in high demand due to its aroma, "The truffle, whose content and active ingredient analysis has been carried out in recent years, has been found to contain high levels of minerals and vitamins. It has a relaxing effect especially on people under stress. The protein they contain is richer than other mushrooms in terms of the amount of mineral matter. It contains 53-76 percent water, 9 ...