Truffle mushroom is sold for 2,800 TL per kilo in Turkey

The collectors, who go to the areas where truffles grow, with their specially trained dogs, travel approximately 25-30 kilometers a day in order to find truffles in the forest area. Truffle mushrooms, which can be collected on average 500 grams per day, find buyers from abroad for 150-800 euros depending on their quality. COURSE WILL BE OPEN Kırklareli Agriculture and Forestry Director Mehmet Aksoy stated that the economic return of truffles is high and that they will open a course to collect this mushroom variety, "Truffle mushroom also grows in Kırklareli, which has a rich plant diversity. We will try to open new areas for the collection of mushrooms in the forest. We will have courses on this. Our farmers. By increasing their income sources, they will contribute to both the country's economy and their own economy." said. FOOD OF KINGS Reminding that truffles are known as "the food of kings", Aksoy said, "Truffle is very valuable because it is found in small quantities and is ...