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Black Truffle
Black Truffle
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Black truffle is a whole-food fungus consumed in very small culinary quantities. No notable health concerns at typical use levels.
Found in
180 products
What it is
Black truffle (Tuber melanosporum, T. aestivum, etc.) is the underground fruiting body of mycorrhizal fungi prized for its aromatic compounds.
Aromatic luxury ingredient providing intense earthy flavor.
Why it's flagged
- truffle-flavored products may use synthetic flavorings rather than real truffle
What regulators actually say
"Mushrooms (whole and chopped) including specialty edible fungi: source of B vitamins, copper, and selenium."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard food fungus
European Union — EFSA
Standard food fungus
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