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Truffle is surprisingly nutritious according to at least one source. Before you read, check out our warning below. 

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Nutrition 

According to webMD, Truffle is a rich source of amino acids and minerals, including: Phosphorus.Copper.Manganese.Selenium.Zinc.Vitamins A, B, C, D, and K. (Health Benefits of Truffles -WebMD). (This is a summary not the actual nutritional facts):

Truffle products

Honestly truffles are delicious. They are an Italian delicacy. Eat it if you can afford it. Personally I found Oregon, USA small black truffle to be affordable. It's possible to get quite a few chunky bites for under $30. Much cheaper that the shaved ones at restaurants. Truffle salt is delicious and can be under $15. Recipe: Sprinkle on buttered popcorns. One caveat, the actual portion of truffle is small. Likely not enough as a nutrient. There's also truffle honey, extremely delicious but probably not exactly loaded with nutrients - the truffle chunk is too small and the flavor could be artificial or enhanced. Truffle oil sometimes can be made entirely of generic oil with truffle fragrance. Personally, I think Truffle oil smells more like white truffle than black truffle. Personally, I think truffle oil is trying to mimic the flavor of white truffles. 

Variations

There are white truffles, and black truffles, truffles in Italy even truffles from the Himalayas. 

Truffle recipes

Truffle honey caramelized chex mix is one of my personal favorite served at SF bars.