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No. The confection called a truffle is made from chocolate, butter and sugar, and sometimes liqueur. Very yummy, but no fungus - the two simply share a common name.

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Where do chocolate truffles come from?

The original Chocolate truffle was invented in 1895, in France, by M. Dufour. Today, Chocolate Truffles are made around the world from the highest quality chocolate available. There are three primary types of Chocolate Truffles: American, Swiss and European. Differences in type are due to ingredients. Note--Chocolate Truffles are not related at all in taste to the fungus truffle. Similarity in name is due to only to the shape of chocolate truffles being similar to that of the fungus truffle.


Are truffles pure chocolate?

Truffles are a fungus and are dug up by trained pigs or dogs


Why are chocolate truffles called truffles?

Chocolate truffles are called "truffles" due to their resemblance to the truffle fungus, a highly prized ingredient in many types of international cuisines.The truffle fungus is normally used in shaved or grated form, soaked in oil, or mixed with salts. The name is ONLY due to the resemblance--the truffle fungus is in now way related in taste to chocolate of any type.


Who made chocolate truffles?

Chocolate truffles were invented by M. Dufour in Chambery, France in 1895.


How do they get the filling inside of truffles?

The filling is made first, then dipped in chocolate.


How much do truffles cost you need to buy truffles for your kids and please details And is there any best shop to buy them?

You need to buy truffles for your kids?I assume we're talking about the chocolate kind here, not the fungus that grows on the roots of trees. Which is good for you, because the chocolate ones are cheap, comparatively speaking.Lindt makes "Lindor" brand truffles, which you can get at Wal-Mart. It looks like a five ounce box (I'm not sure how many truffles that is) is about $3, and you can get them in white, milk, dark, or extra dark chocolate, as well as "Stracciatella", which is white chocolate with cocoa flakes (they look kind of like little balls of chocolate chip ice cream). They also have peppermint dark chocolate, vanilla white chocolate, hazelnut milk chocolate, and peanut butter milk chocolate listed online. Which of those your local Wal-Mart has I couldn't say.If you want to spend more on them, that's certainly possible too. Godiva sells boxes starting at $10 (four truffles) and going up from there.


What are some delicious recipes that can be made using semi-sweet baking chocolate?

Some delicious recipes that can be made using semi-sweet baking chocolate include chocolate chip cookies, brownies, chocolate truffles, and chocolate ganache.


What did Aztecs eat for dessert?

Chocolate Drink


What are white truffles?

They're a fungus, really expensive, and taste amazing.


Why have your chocolate truffles gone grainy?

The chocolate got to hot, and the oils separated.


What are some creative recipes that can be made using bakers chocolate squares?

Some creative recipes using baker's chocolate squares include chocolate truffles, chocolate bark, chocolate-covered strawberries, and homemade hot chocolate.


Where can one find recipes for gourmet chocolate truffles?

One can find recipes for gourmet chocolate truffles from cook books, online cooking forums or blogs. Some example sites with nice recipes for gourmet chocolate truffles are epicurious, enjoy-how-to-cook, and chocoley.