Unearthing America’s truffle trove a lucrative niche
Black truffles are one of the most sought-after (and expensive) delicacies in the world. Often referred to as a “black diamond,” the subterranean fungus can retail for $1,000 a pound or cost a diner upward of $75 extra for a simple shaving on a dish of creamy pasta or slow-scrambled eggs.
European black truffles (Tuber melansporum) – photo from MarxFoods.com