> Chinese truffles (Tuber indicum), that is, a close relative of the French black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) [...] even ripe Chinese truffles are not wonderfu

> Chinese truffles (Tuber indicum), that is, a close relative of the French black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) [...] even ripe Chinese truffles are not wonderful [...] Although it doesn’t have the same powerful aroma or strong flavor, it’s a close approximation. AKA, a cheap Chinese knock-off.