Trufa inédita no Brasil tem quilo comercializado por R$ 8 mil

Mushrooms that grow underground occur naturally in colder countries, but are now being cultivated in the South and Southeast of Brazil. A kilo of the Italian variety can reach R$ 40,000. https://www.youtube.com/@agroeduca?su... Truffles occur naturally in colder countries, and for a long time, the consensus was that it would be impossible to find this type of mushroom in Brazilian soil. But scientists and farmers have found the product developing in the South and Southeast of the country. In São Bento do Sapucaí, São Paulo, there are more than 10 truffle species. For example, the chestnut tree, the hazelnut tree, and the oak are trees that have roots where truffles usually develop. What is a truffle? A truffle is an edible mushroom that grows underground. There are truffles of various species, but in general, it resembles a small potato. Inside, as it matures, it turns brown. It is also aromatic, a key characteristic for attracting animals. Truffles also have a survival strategy: if a beetle feeds on it, it spreads its seeds, called spores. Thus, the fungus multiplies in nature. A spice of nobility In the 15th century, truffles were used as a condiment to add aroma and flavor to dishes served in the courts. Today, the work of Italian elders is a Cultural and Intangible Heritage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). And it continues to be considered an ingredient in fine dishes. The most coveted species is the Italian white truffle, with a kilo reaching R$ 40,000. A unique species found in Brazil, Tuber floridanum – named Sapucay – is sold to restaurants for around R$ 8,000 per kilo. It was discovered 7 years ago in the city of Cachoeira do Sul, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, amidst pecan nut production, by biologist Marcelo Sulzbacher, in partnership with scientists from the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM). The researcher already knew that truffles grew alongside pecan trees in the United States and decided to visit more than 30 farms in Rio Grande do Sul until he found them. #agroeduca