News - Truffles Quebec
Appalachian Truffles: Patience! - Agro Québec
December 21, 2021 We've discovered that Quebec is teeming with wild truffles, and the first agricultural plantations are already underway. The star? The Appalachian truffle, a native treasure with exceptional flavors. Lionel Levac takes us to Saint-Léonard-d'Aston, to the Les...
Dînette Magazine talks about the Appalachian truffle!
With its issue 020 – Trésor, Dînette takes us into a fascinating universe where wealth gravitates on a different axis. Like shining jewels hidden in dark depths, treasures don't all come in chests; we discover them by chance, we dig...
Mauricie, a mecca for truffles - Le Devoir
Article by Sophie Grenier-Héroux, March 12, 2021 The Mauricie region is emerging as a promising breeding ground for truffle farming in Quebec, particularly for the native Appalachian truffle. Thanks to its sandy, well-drained soil, the region attracts producers and investors....
Truffles are carving out a place for themselves in Quebec
In an article published on March 1, 2021, Boris Chassagne highlighted the discreet but ambitious growth of truffle farming in the Mauricie region. A network has been structured around Truffes Québec and the Filière mycologique de la Mauricie, mobilizing researchers,...
Make way for Quebec truffles - Avenues.ca
Article by Véronique Leduc, January 20, 2021 Long the preserve of the finest European restaurants, truffles are finally finding roots in Quebec. Driven by enthusiasts like Maude Lemire-Comeau, who founded Les Rabassaires , the province's first official truffle farm, this...
The science behind the tantalizing smell of Quebec truffles
Hello truffle lovers, In this article, we will explore the results of a scientific study on the aroma characteristics of truffles. Tuber canaliculatum ( Appalachian Truffle ) harvested in Quebec. This study aims to describe the aromatic components that make our...
Quebec truffles take flight - La Presse
Discover how the truffle, this mysterious and precious mushroom, is beginning to take root here in Quebec! Pioneering enthusiasts are cultivating these gastronomic treasures adapted to our northern climate, combining nature, science, and local flavors. A new gourmet industry is...
File filled with Kamouraska Mycologique
We're hearing more and more about truffles and the establishment of truffle farms in Quebec, making it a booming industry. However, several myths surround this production; here is some information to better understand truffle farming. The truffle: an underground mushroom...
Quebec truffles sold for $3,000 per kilo - TVA Nouvelles
Article by Émélie Rivard-Boudreau, published on November 2, 2020 Summary: An unprecedented transaction has marked the Quebec mycological world: Appalachian truffles, a rare and native species, were sold for $3,000 per kilo by mycologist Francesca Marzitelli to the company Truffes...