@foodporn: We go Alba White Truffle hunting with @etherealwines and find this 800g monster! 🍄‍🟫🤯 The history of the Alba White Truffle, also known as “Tartufo Bianco d’Alba,” can be traced back to ancient Roman times, when it was highly prized for its pungent and earthy aroma. In the Middle Ages, it became a popular ingredient among Italian nobility, and during the Renaissance, it was a favorite of the court of Savoy in Piedmont. The white truffle is found in the forests of the Piedmont region in Northern Italy, particularly in the hills around the town of Alba. It grows underground, attached to the roots of oak, poplar, and willow trees, and is harvested by specially trained dogs, who sniff out the truffles and dig them up. While truffle hunting has been a tradition in Piedmont for centuries, the Alba white truffle did not become a commercial product until the late 19th century. In the early 1900s, the first truffle fair was held in Alba, and by the 1930s, the white truffle had become a sought-after delicacy among gourmets and chefs around the world. Today, the Alba white truffle is still considered one of the world’s most expensive and sought-after culinary ingredients, with prices ranging from several hundred to several thousand dollars per pound, depending on the quality and availability of the harvest. The annual truffle fair in Alba, held in October and November, is a major event for truffle enthusiasts and draws visitors from around the world. #fyp #foryou #truffles #albawhitetruffle #whitetruffle #foodporn

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