How much does truffle cost per jin now? A detailed guide to three buying methods
When truffles are mentioned, everyone has probably heard of them, and some have eaten them too. They are not only highly nutritious but also taste very good, so even though the price is high, many people still spend a lot to buy some. So how much does truffle cost per jin now? How do you choose them?
1. Introduction to truffles:
1. Where do truffles grow?
Truffles generally grow under pine trees, oak trees and holm oaks, mostly attached to the roots of broadleaf trees. Because the growing conditions are demanding, they are only cultivated in the Yunnan and Sichuan area of our country, and since they cannot be artificially cultivated, the yield is very low, so naturally the price is high, and they have gradually become a rare edible fungus.
2. What varieties of truffle are there?
There are several kinds of truffle: Italian white truffle or Alba truffle, black winter truffle or Perigord truffle, black summer truffle, and Oregon white truffle. Among them, the black winter truffle or Perigord truffle and the black summer truffle are cultivated in Yongren County, Yunnan, in our country.
2. How much does truffle cost per jin now?
Truffle market prices are very high, generally around 300 to 500 yuan per jin; if the quality is good, it may be around two to three thousand yuan per jin. Specifically, prices vary somewhat depending on origin, variety, market and variety. For example, fresh truffles sell for roughly 100 to 500 yuan per jin, and dried truffle slices sell for roughly 300 to 600 yuan per jin, so the exact price still needs to be checked at the local market.
1. Approximate market price of fresh truffles: for example, fresh truffles of 2 to 3 cm sell for roughly 100 yuan per jin, fresh truffles of 3 to 5 cm sell for roughly 200 yuan per jin, and fresh truffles above 5 cm sell for roughly 400 to 500 yuan per jin.
2. Approximate market price of dried truffle slices: black truffle dried slices of about 2 to 3 cm sell for roughly 600 yuan per jin, tea-colored truffle dried slices of about 2 to 3 cm sell for roughly 300 yuan per jin, and tea-colored truffle dried slices of about 3 to 5 cm sell for roughly 400 yuan per jin.
Overall, truffles of different varieties and different specifications sell for different prices in different markets, so it is best to buy from a local specialty store. The above prices are all for reference, and the actual price should prevail.
3. How do you choose truffles?
Method 1. Smell the aroma: a ripe, good-quality truffle smells aromatic and earthy, a bit like the fragrance of dried fruit, so smell it as much as possible; if it does not have this fragrance, it is not suitable to buy. In particular, bare truffles are best not bought, as they are most likely no longer fresh.
Method 2. Feel the texture: a good-quality truffle generally feels hard to the touch; if it feels soft or not very hard, it means it is not a good one and is not suitable to buy.
Method 3. Look at the cut surface: generally when you go to buy truffles, there are some cut samples displayed there. If the cut truffle has a lighter-colored marble-like pattern on the surface, it means it is high quality and can be bought; if not, do not buy it.
The above is a detailed introduction to the truffle market price and selection methods. I hope it is helpful to everyone.