Truffle Oil

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has strong and earthy taste.

Usage Tips

Truffle Oil can be used to enhance the flavour of fresh truffles.
It can be drizzled over pastas, risottos and potatoes.
It can be used as a finishing oil in any dish.

Description

Truffle Oil is a finishing oil prepared with white truffle or black truffle along with a base oil. It is highly aromatic and is a widely used ingredient in modern culinary arts.

Health benefits

Truffle Oil balances cholesterol levels by reducing the bad cholesterol levels in the body that helps to protect body from cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks, strokes and atherosclerosis.⁽¹⁾
It has anti-inflammatory properties that helps in treating joint pain.⁽¹⁾
It is beneficial for diabetic patients as it helps to lower blood sugar level in the body.⁽¹⁾
It is rich in antioxidants that prevent tumor formation.⁽¹⁾
It helps to strengthen the immune system.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Check for the 'Use-by date' on the packaging of truffle oil to make sure it has not expired.

Note

People who take blood pressure medication must avoid consumption of truffle oil as it may lead to dangerous drop in the blood pressure and cause hypotension. It must be avoided by those taking blood sugar lowering medications as it may also cause a drastic fall in blood sugar level. Truffle oil can also cause skin irritation in people with sensitive skin. It can also lead to gastrointestinal distress causing nausea, diarrhea and stomach ache.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/oils/truffle-oil.html

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