There are some mushrooms which may look like truffles but are actually poisonous. So be cautious, especially if you are not really that familiar with mushrooms. Before you eat a mushroom you have unearthed somewhere, consult an expert first if it is indeed safe to eat. Here are some varieties of truffles which are very much popular: Oregon white truffle this truffle is firm and could even be brittle. This kind of ruffle is best when shaved raw and uncooked. They could be add at the last minute, so that the heat from cooking would not destroy the aroma of the fungi. Black French truffles are compatible with dark meat poultry like ducks and venison, red meet and red wine sauces. They also blend well with mild cheeses like sweet goat cheese, pastry and pancetta. However, it should be taken into consideration that although mushroom and truffles have no cholesterol and low in fat, the method of cooking them would usually require them to be infused with butter or oil. Thus, adding to the fatty value of the dish. It would then be safe to say, that although vegetables, mushrooms and fungi are healthy, the method of cooking and preparing it would have a huge impact on the nutritional value of the dish. Although moisture is important, standing water would not only cause damage. Care - With proper care and maintenance of the seedling, it is possible to harvest a quarter of a pound for each tree. A pound usually costs about $200 dollars, it could vary based on the market condition. Proper care an maintenance would include maintaining a good irrigation system, keeping the trees with sufficient water. Italian White Truffles or Piedmont Truffles Found in the mountains of southern Yugoslavia and central and northern Italy, Piedmont truffles grow near beech, hazelnut, oak, and poplar trees. Truffle enthusiasts regard Italian white truffles as the best truffle mushrooms next to the Perigord. However, this truffle variety costs more than its superior counterpart. Timing is essential in harvesting, marketing and buying truffles. There are truffles like the black winter variety that is best bought during its peak season which is from February to March. Truffles have their own characteristics and colors which could change based on their age or maturity. For example, black truffles when still young would have red exterior color with the inside white instead of black.