15 Reasons Why Truffles Are So Expensive

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What are truffles? Truffles are underground fungus and are known to be one of the most expensive foods in the world. Let’s look into some of the reasons why they're so expensive. VIEW MORE

They’re Very Difficult to Grow 1 There has to be the proper soil conditions, the right trees, and they need constant irrigation. VIEW MORE

They Take a Long Time to Grow 2 It could take 5-10 years to have a successful harvest. VIEW MORE

They Need to be Hunted 3 They can only be found by 'truffle hunters', which are mostly specially-trained dogs. VIEW MORE

They’re Hard to Protect 4 Unlike most fruits and vegetables, they lack any kind of protection and are subject to many environmental conditions. VIEW MORE

They Can Grow in Areas that are Difficult to Access 5 Truffles like to grow in dark and cool places. This means truffle hunters are hiking around a dark and wet wooden area. VIEW MORE

They’re Hard to Find 6 Hunting for them takes a lot of time and patience and is only becoming more difficult as more hunters come into the fold. VIEW MORE

They Require a Little Bit of Luck 7 Hunters have found truffles in an area they'd checked every day for weeks prior. It’s needing to be in the right place at the right time. VIEW MORE

They’re Only in Season for a Short Amount of Time 8 They typically only grow from Sept-Jan. It's because of their rarity that some countries make it illegal to hunt outside of truffle season. VIEW MORE

They Shrink 9 They shrink approximately 5% each day since the moment they’re found. VIEW MORE

Their Fragrance Only Lasts About 7 Days 10 Their fragrance has a shelf life of about 7 days. This is why a lot of people make an oil or salt, since it has to be used quickly. VIEW MORE

They Need to Be Shipped – Fast 11 Distributors aim to have their truffles delivered within 36 hours. This means more money for the expedited transit, and packaging. VIEW MORE

They’re Affected by Loss of Woodland 12 Many European truffle areas are clearing woodlands to make room for cities. This loss of woodland has already started to impact the truffle industry. VIEW MORE

They're Affected by Climate Change 13 Truffles will perish if they go more than 3 weeks without water, which is concerning with global warming. VIEW MORE

Their Flavor is Unmatched 14 The flavor and the fragrance is unlike anything in this world, which is why people are willing to pay a pretty penny for it. VIEW MORE

Supply and Demand 15 Currently, only 65% of the truffle demand is met, meaning people are paying a premium, which is driving up the prices. VIEW MORE

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