Summer Truffle

Aestivum Summer Truffle 

Appearance Characteristics

Truffles are quite unique in feature that separates them from other common fungi. They have a rounded, below the earth fruiting body that can be lobed, with shallow to deep furrows with yellowish, tan to dark brown skin. There are many different types of truffles such as black truffles, white truffles, summer truffles and garlic truffles, each with minute differences in flavor, appearance and price 

Distribution

In Africa and the Middle East, people use truffles as medicine for skin and eye conditions 

Chemical Content

 Truffles are high in carbs, protein and fiber and contain both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, as well as micronutrients, such as vitamin C, phosphorus, sodium, calcium, magnesium, manganese and iron. Since truffles are a great source of antioxidants, compounds that help fight free radicals and prevent oxidative damage to your cells, they may even be linked to a lower risk of chronic conditions, such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes

Truffles have antimicrobial properties that can help decrease the growth of specific strains of bacteria. In one study, it was observed that the extract from truffles can decrease the growth of a strain of bacteria that is often highly resistant to antibiotics

Truffles are rich in phenolics, terpenoids, polysaccharides, and phytosterols, which are related to their antitumor, antioxidant, antibacterial, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties

Truffles are also rich in bioactive compounds such as ascorbic acid, flavonoids, and polysaccharides.  Particularly, truffles contain abundant flavonoids that are appreciated as an important secondary metabolite of natural products due to their diverse biological properties involving antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic, and anticancer properties 

Therapeutic Application

 Some research shows that truffles may help relieve inflammation

Another study revealed that compounds extracted from different types of truffles helped to block the growth of liver, lung, colon and breast tumor cells. Some studies that have tested a very strong truffle extract show that it may lower cholesterol, control blood sugar, protect liver from damage, fight bacterial infections and help prevent cancer 

To take the benefit of this mushroom, you can mix a bit of it into olive oil and use in your favorite recipes for a tasty twist

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