An curved arrow pointing right. Huitlacoche, also known as the "Mexican truffle," is an edible fungus that forms on undeveloped corn ears and sells for as much as $40 a pound. Discovered by the ...

(inquisitive music) Some fungi are specific to certain trees. There's a wide range of truffles that we find only with Douglas fir. If a fungus is specific to a host, our hypothesis is that that ...

Truffles are rare, highly prized fungi known for their earthy, intense aroma and rich flavour. Found underground, they take years to mature. Traditionally, pigs were used to find truffles, but dogs ...

The white truffle is a fungus that has earned a prestigious spot in global gastronomy. Its rarity and the labor-intensive harvesting process contribute to its high price. It grows wild in the ...

Following is a transcript of the video: The luxury cousins of the mushroom, truffles are an indulgent food enjoyed across the world. But these fragrant fungi will cost you. In 2014, the world's ...