Truffles invariably have captivated gourmets across the world, and their popularity is growing at a staggering rate. Symbol haute cuisine has become a global phenomenon, whose value reaches billions of dollars.
Truffles conquering the world – the luxury market is growing at a breakneck tempo
Truffles, culinary diamonds, are having their great moment. It is estimated that the global market for these exclusive fungi in 2027 year will reach a value of 550 million dollars. This impressive increase from 340 million in 2021 year. These values are not only evidence of the growing popularity of truffles among gourmets, but also of their evolution –
from
luxury
additive to an more available ingredient.
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Truffles conquering the world
– the market for luxury
fungi is growing in turn tempo / Unsplash, Vincent Dorig
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Europe loves truffles: dominance of France, Spain and Italy
though countries such as China, the United States or Australia invest in trust, this Europe remains the undisputed leader of the market. France, Spain and Italy account for the 90 proc. world production of truffles.
In France truffles are harvested primarily in the south east, in the Drôme, Vaucluse and Alpes de Haute Provence regions. On tables the reigning there black truffle from Périgord, a also its seasonal cousins: truffleBurgundy and white summer. Traditional techniques of harvesting
– with the help of special trained dogs or pigs – are still common, which adds to this process unique urocracy.
Europe love truffles: dominance of France, Spain and Italy / Unsplash, Chuttersnap
Behind the bullies of world success truffles are both local artisans, as and recognized brands. This industry,
counting about 20 thousand. growers,
prioritizes quality and tradition, while investing in research, which is intended to ensure stable supplies of high quality truffle for the
whole year.
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Truffles as an icon haute cuisine
Truffles have for long established essence of French haute cuisine. They are an integral element of the most luxurious restaurants in the world – their presence raises the ranking of each dish.
Paris Maison de la Truffe, operating since 1932 year, it is a mecca for lovers of truffles. In elegant restaurants, such as Truffes Folies, Un jour à Peyrassol or La Truffière, truffles are not just an add-on, a star of the evening.
In Poland truffles also are gaining increasing popularity. W
autumn menus of many
restaurants without truffle can be found dishes with adding this luxurious fungus. What more, in the city Konstancin-Jeziorna there is a restaurant of
the speaking name…. Truffle. As
can expect, in its fixed card are the dishes with truffles.
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Democratization luxury: truffles at extend hands
Although fresh truffles still are the symbol of luxury at prices from 300 to even 1000 euros per kilogram, manufacturers are trying to make they more affordable. In the market are appearing products such as oils, pastas, sole and sauces with added truffles, which can be found in delicatessens, as and supermarkets.
The season for fresh
truffles lasts from November to March, however products processed can enjoy their taste for the whole year. It is important however, that
consumers pay attention to the
composition – for the product to be named “truffle“, it must contain at least 1proc.truffle.