truffle is a fungus or mushroom of the genus Tuber. It grows underground, often near or just below the roots of trees, especially oak, birch, and pine.

Truffles are currently receiving widespread attention in the culinary world. Because in addition to their strong flavor and pungent aroma, Truffles have many benefits for humans, such as helping to fight oxidation, fight bacteria and destroy cancer cells...

As ectomycorrhizal fungi, truffles are often found in close association with plant roots. Truffles play a major ecological role in nutrient cycling and drought tolerance. However, truffles are difficult to cultivate, so they are expensive and cannot be stored for long periods of time.