In the Year of Truffles, the Garda Black Truffle stands out
The harvest of the Fine Black Truffle from Garda is expected to be a success. The year, sparse in truffles, saw a decrease in natural production in major producing countries like Italy and France. The renowned Garda truffle variety, which will be harvested until March, will also be the protagonist of various events.
The Fine Black Truffle
The Garda area has always been a territory highly suited for truffle production. The harvest of the Fine Black Truffle (known as Tuber Melanosporum) began on Saint Lucy's Day, December 13th.
"Natural harvesting has almost been eliminated, but in truffle farms, the product is abundant and of excellent quality," says Virgilio Vezzola, president of the Brescia Truffle Growers Association.
Excellent prospects, therefore, for the Fine Black Truffle, which could even reach 1000 euros per kilo!
In recent years, local restaurateurs are nonetheless rediscovering the other Garda varieties:
- Smooth Black,
- Summer,
- Uncinatum,
- Bianchetto
- and the sensational Fine White.
The latter, due to the lean year, reached prices between 2000 and 4000 euros per kilo.
Beneficial properties of truffles
Truffles are rich in natural antioxidants, which help combat cellular aging by counteracting harmful free radicals. They also possess elasticizing properties that stimulate collagen production and promote digestion.
The cardiovascular system is also positively stimulated by truffles, being completely cholesterol-free and rich in magnesium. The abundance of calcium benefits bone and teeth health, while potassium purifies the kidneys, responsible for eliminating toxic substances from the body.
Truffles are also ideal for a protein diet: a full 30% of each serving consists of protein, while they are very low in fat. Recommended, therefore, for any low-calorie diet aimed at weight loss. However, they are not recommended for those suffering from liver conditions.
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