Information from official sources regarding the issue, which has garnered significant attention in Turkey, has become clear. According to the statements made; the Erzurum Regional Directorate of Forestry conducted a study to inventory truffle mushrooms, which grow 5 to 20 centimeters underground and are richer in protein and mineral content compared to other species. Natural areas where the mushroom, known as 'black diamond' due to its strong aroma and a price ranging from 100 to 750 euros per kilogram depending on its quality, grows were investigated by truffle hunters and specially trained dogs. Legal investigations and research by the competent authorities on the matter are ongoing and deepening. We will continue to report as new developments unfold.

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