Truffles, the symbiotic hypogeous edible fungi, have been worldwide regarded as a great delicacy because of their unique flavor and high nutritional value. By identifying their bioactive components such as phenolics, terpenoids, polysaccharides, anandamide, fatty acids, and ergosterols, researchers have paid attention to their biological activities including antitumor, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective activities. In addition, numerous factors have been investigating that can affect the quality and productivity of truffles to overcome their difficulty in culturing and preserving. To provide the information for their potential applications in medicine as well as in functional food, this review summarizes the relevant literature about the biochemical composition, aromatic and nutritional benefits, and biological properties of truffles. Besides, various factors affecting their productivity and quality as well as the preservation methods are also highlighted.
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Lee, H., Lee, H., Nam, K., Zahra, Z., Zahra, Z., & Farooqi, M. Q. U. (2020, June 17). Potentials of truffles in nutritional and medicinal applications: A review. Fungal Biology and Biotechnology. BioMed Central Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40694-020-00097-x
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