Truffles have their own characteristics and colors which could change based on their age or maturity. For example, black truffles when still young would have red exterior color with the inside white instead of black. This would be during early spring. Upon September to November, the black truffles would turn into dark grey or black with white veins. There is no solid evidence yet that proves the claim that truffles have the ability to stimulate sexual drive in humans, let alone animals. Despite that lack of proof of the truffles mystical power, their smell makes you want to inhale it over and over. It s difficult to exactly describe the smell. All you can say is that truffles smell pungent, earthy, musky, and sensual. One of these reasons is you are eating truffles because these may bring you health benefits. Through the years, contentions have been hounding the health benefits and nutritional value of truffles and mushrooms, in general. People say that edible mushrooms such as truffles have no nutritional value at all and these are used just to add flavor to a variety of staple dishes. There are also some varieties that can be found in the United States including areas in Washington and Oregon as well as in Asia, particularly in China and the Middle East. Other varieties and truffle-like species also grow in North Africa. Truffles have risen to popularity because these are used in various gourmet restaurants to come up with dishes that use truffles as main or substitute ingredient. It s brownish or grayish black on the outside with white fine veins of the inside. Compared to the winter white truffle, the black variety has a subtler taste that lasts longer. Summer white truffle - Even if it has a milder aroma than its winter counterpart, the summer white truffle still has the pungent smell that is a trademark of white truffles. Knowing Truffles Mushrooms are such a sought-after delicacy to people all over the world. In fact, because of its popularity, it has become a staple ingredient to so many dishes. Among the most sought-after types of mushrooms are called truffles mainly because it is rare and is so expensive compared to other types there are.