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Istrian truffle

Giant truffle of 1,31 kilograms is discovered by Giancarlo Zigante 1999 in the Mirna valley. As the largest truffle in the world, entered the Guinness Book of Records, and is estimated at 5,000 dollars. This bulbous fungus is up to 30 cm below ground. Truffles are known as black and white gold. A kilo of truffles worth much and reaches a staggering price of 3,000 euros.