Turkey: 1 billion dollars export target for truffles

Published 2021년 5월 16일

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The General Directorate of Forestry in Turkey is advocating for the cultivation of truffles, a expensive mushroom species, in the country. Truffles, which are sought after by gourmets and chefs worldwide for their aroma and high nutritional value, can be produced in various regions of Turkey. The General Directorate of Forestry has established a truffle forest and produces around 20,000 truffle grafted saplings annually. Due to Turkey's location in different climatic zones, it is possible to supply truffles to the market for 12 months of the year. Currently, truffles in Turkey are worth around 220 million liras and are collected by approximately 400 trufflers. It is projected that the global trade volume of truffles will reach $6 billion in the next 10 years.

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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 ...

Source: Haber7