TRUFFLE FACTS

• The ancient Greeks believed that truffles were only made when lightning hit damp soil. • Truffles grow underground and are most commonly found under trees such as oak, hazel and willow. • White truffles are often known as ‘the king of truffles’, and can be worth as much as £4,000 per kilo. • A rare white truffle was sold at auction for £28,000 in 2004. • Truffles are 80% water, and are best eaten within four days of being found.