Edible fungi occurs in two main types; white truffles and black truffles. Within these two main categories are several sub categories, such as summer and winter. Both the white and the black are highly sought after delicacies. Though having gained popularity of late in the USA, they have been valued as a rare food for several years in Europe. Of the two varieties the white truffle is more expensive and exclusive. White truffles from the region of Italy known as Alba, are sold at a high price tag throughout the European continent are generally the most sought after truffles. Incidentally, white truffles are also produced in ... Read more »