Export of truffle mushrooms from Saray forests

In the Saray district of Tekirdağ, truffle mushrooms collected by forest villagers are processed and exported abroad. The truffle mushrooms that grow in the oak forests of the Saray district are processed through local firms and delivered to dining tables around the world. Growing in the roots of oak trees, at a depth of 5 to 20 centimeters in the soil, the truffle mushroom stands out with its scent and aroma, finding buyers in international cuisines at high prices. Finding and collecting truffle mushrooms in nature is quite difficult, making them an important source of income for the forest villagers while also contributing to the regional economy. After being collected, processed, and ...