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Truffles are a well-known luxury ingredient in different western cuisines. People have many nicknames for these fungi, such as "the diamond in the kitchen" due to its high price. Truffles are very rare as they can only grow in particular conditions, which explains why it's one of the most highly-priced ingredients in the world today. 

Truffles are often mistaken for the sugary confectionary that is made from chocolate. A truffle is an uncommon fungus that grows under very specific conditions. It may appear like a mushroom at first glance, but it is a type of fungi in truth.