Ranging from 1/2 to 3 inches wide, with a dark brown to black color these mushrooms are covered with small warts or dimples.  the are shaped like a tuber and pitted with cavities.  Found in France below the surface of the soil under oak trees in deciduous woods.  The flesh is edible with a very strong aroma and flavor.

The truffles ripen between November to March.  The Périgord truffle is preferred over all truffles and is very expensive.  raw truffles are used in soups, sauces, salads, and meat dishes

Truffles are expensive and can be purchased fresh or canned.  When canned they are in whole, pieces or in the form of peelings.

Truffles are used in soups, sauces, salads and meat dishes and are popular as garnishes for cold and hot dishes.

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