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The truffle is a rare species of mushroom, it is a fruit that is considered more expensive than the price of gold all over the world.
Truffles are a great source of antioxidants, compounds that help fight free radicals and prevent oxidative damage to cells.
Studies show that antioxidants are very important to human health and may be associated with a lower risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
Experts say storms often produce truffles, a rare mushroom that grows alone and is difficult to cultivate artificially and has a very short shelf life.
However, Kuwaiti citizens eat truffles with great enthusiasm, the markets of Kuwait City such as Jahra, Jalib al-Shayukh and Kabad are full of truffles nowadays, but due to the difference in size, citizens are reluctant to buy – them
Those in charge of the market say that currently the price of truffles per kg in the market is equal to the price of a sheep.
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Truffle lovers are waiting for the arrival of the new batch from abroad because currently about 700 grams of Saudi truffles are sold at 15 dinars while a kilo of them is sold at 20 dinars, but a kilo of Iraqi truffles is sold to 40 to 55 lunches are being made depending on the size.
Market officials say February is a time each year when truffles are available in abundance and draw citizens to the market.
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