Why are Truffles so expensive? Are they worth it?

From Ethan Chlebowski.

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πŸ“š Videos & Sources mentioned:
β–ͺ Truffle Hound by Rowan Jacobsen ➑ https://amzn.to/3TteNpv
β–ͺ Truffle Aroma Characteristics Research:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6767217/#:~:text=The most critical aroma compound,effective olfactory characteristics [12].
β–ͺ Business Insider: Why are truffles so expensive ➑ https://youtu.be/RQ1nY51txoA?si=gyQYa_4DoGbaK0sV
β–ͺ Made with Love – "Truffle Hunters" ➑ https://youtu.be/80n1h84b9r8?si=URow8YB1rVfjqM12
β–ͺ Truffle farming in Australia ➑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EoIoADhc6E
β–ͺ The Truffle Hunters (trailer) ➑ https://youtu.be/KFYhrc0AnVw?si=pjnCo-K6QjQe8ZLH
β–ͺ On Food & Cooking by Harold McGee

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Are Truffles actually worth it?
1:30 Check out my favorite cookware!
2:22 Why are truffles so expensive?
6:02 What is the flavor of truffles?
12:29 Pause & Digestion
14:20 Are truffles better shaved or grated?
19:55 Should you cook with truffles?
24:55 What’s the right amount of black truffles for pasta?
29:10 Fresh white truffle vs black truffle
30:27 What’s the best-tasting truffle substitute?
34:36 Does truffle oil taste like fresh white truffle?
37:25 Final answer

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