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

Published 2022년 2월 7일

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Kırklareli Agriculture and Forestry Director Mehmet Aksoy announced the opening of a course to train truffle collectors, citing the high economic potential of the mushroom. Truffles, which can sell for up to 800 euros per kilogram, are currently collected by specially trained individuals and exported to countries such as Saudi Arabia, England, and France. Ziyafet Arslan, a former physical therapist who gave up his previous career to become a full-time truffle collector, explained the demanding nature of the job and the varying yields. The demand for truffles, particularly due to their unique aroma, exceeds the current supply, indicating a potentially lucrative opportunity for those who complete the course.

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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 ...

Source: Sondakika