Trufforum® is an international event created by the The “European Mycological Institute” (EGTC-EMI) with the aim of promoting the responsible use of the Tuber melanosporum in homes and restaurants to educate consumers on:
a) Origins of the black truffle in Europe
b) Species of edible truffles
c) The organoleptic differences between black truffles and synthetic aromas.
d) The importance of quality control to avoid fraud.
e) The most appropriate modes of use in gastronomy
f) Tourism in the European truffle territories
TRUFFORUM: Connecting the black truffle producers with the consumers
- Category: Wild Mushrooms & Truffles
- Themes: Marketing
- Position in the value chain: Marketing & Consumers
- Type: Practice
- Scale: Continental
- Country: Spain
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- FACTSHEET OBJECTIVE
- Keywords: edible mushrooms, gastronomy, mycological tourism, truffle growers, truffle products, truffles, truffles cultivation
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