You’re probably thinking: they grow underground, they’re warty, and they look nowhere near attractive. So how can a mere fungus get a lot of people all hot and bothered?

Well, there are three things from which truffles derive their aphrodisiac status:

Rarity

As fungi with a symbiotic relationship to tree roots, it’s no surprise that they’re only found in a smattering of places around the world. Their rarity, and most especially, their short season, easily warrant a spot among the most elusive, luxury food items worth desiring for.

Scent

Truffles’ musky scent – though yet to be confirmed by modern science – is believed to replicate the male pheromone, androstenone. While the human nose is not equipped for detecting these culinary gems growing underground, it’s an entirely different story for the natural truffle hunters, the female pigs: they get a whiff and they go loco!

Protein

Truffles don’t rank among the world’s most healthy indulgences for nothing. For one, they’re high in protein; and for two, they have a high concentration of amino acid. Science has yet to have a say on whether or not these things account for truffles’ aphrodisiac properties, but hey, a few shavings of delectable goodness atop ravioli or practically any dish don’t hurt their knack for making the heart flutter and helping sustain the energy for a romantic night out.

Now there sure is more to truffles’ allure than a musky scent or a trace of protein – and I guess this explains the surprisingly large number of first-hand accounts of romantic happenstances involving truffles. Napoleon, for one, feasted upon truffles to boost his masculine potency. And should you need further proof for truffles’ erotic attributes, think of the popular gourmand, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin who’s quoted as saying:

“Truffle. As soon as the world is spoken, it awakens lustful and erotic memories among the skirt-wearing sex and erotic and lustful memories among the beard-wearing sex. This honorable parallelism comes not only from the fact that this esteemed tuber is delicious, but also because it is still believed to bring about potency, the exercise of which brings sweet pleasure.”

Keen to experience it yourself, aren’t ya? I would suggest that you first try the simple yet most loved Truffled Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Staying in for a lovey-dovey movie night? My Truffled Popcorn (previously known as Charlie’s Truffled Popcorn) Special’s have you covered!

Got fresh truffles?

The best way to appreciate truffles is to consume them as soon as possible. Then again, there’s plenty of ways to keep their aroma and taste fresh even a few days after picking:

1)      Wrap each truffle in fabric or paper without removing the earth.

2)      Make sure to change the wrap every day.

3)      Place them in a container, which should then go right into the fridge.

4)      Keep the container open to allow the truffles to breathe (anything stored near your truffles will sure take on their flavor!).

5)      Truffles going soft means truffles reaching maximum maturity. So when this happens, gobble them right up!

Now go forth and have that romantic bite! Otherwise, stick around for more truffle tips.

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Ours isn’t your ordinary popcorn, it’s popped from the finest white corn then sexed up with real Summer Truffles and the most expensive French truffle in the world – the famous Black Perigord! With generous sprinklings of real truffles throughout, it means with every bite you’ll get the unbelievable taste of divinity melting in your mouth!

So, how can you make your food even better with truffled popcorn?  I’m glad you asked!

In addition to eating it as a great snack, I’ve been using our Truffled Popcorn as a garnish for ages! It brings an indulgent flavour to my dishes. I’m excited to share the great taste truffled popcorn with you! So are you ready to spice up that meal? Okay…

Now before you get started, you need a bag of our Truffled Popcorn! [also known as Charlie’s Truffled Popcorn]

Next up, prepare your favourite hearty soup or perhaps a garden salad.

Then once ready, garnish your meal with a handful of Truffle Popcorn to turn it into something totally unreal! Each mouthful of your food will be enhanced with the textural crunch of the popcorn and the unbelievable taste of our truffles!

Sound divine? Trust me, it is!

If you’re ready to dive into a whole new world of food deliciousness – with the aroma, taste and texture of truffles – then order your Truffled Popcorn today!

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Do you want to lose some weight? We all know the key to attaining your ideal body is by taking in fewer calories. In short, going on a diet is vital. But oftentimes we associate dieting with eating bland and boring foods.

Say no more because there are lots of snack food items out there that are perfect for people who are on a diet, just like you. Take for example our Charlie’s Truffled Popcorn. Now, who doesn’t love popcorn, right? Good thing it’s also a great diet food: it tastes great and it makes you feel full fast, thanks to its high fiber content.

And it’s no ordinary popcorn. How many popcorn products do you know that have truffles for flavoring?  Our gourmet popcorn is sprinkled with summer and black winter truffles for that earthy goodness. Just open a bag and you’ll be mesmerized by the whiff of truffle aroma.

But don’t just take our word for it. Christina Carathanassis, a fashion blogger, has listed our Charlie’s Truffled Popcorn as one of her top 5 favorite snacks. She went on a Weight Watchers diet to help her get into shape as she was going to attend a friend’s wedding at Punta Cana. With the Weight Watchers’ system of assigning points to certain foods, Christina has chosen Charlie’s Truffled Popcorn because it only has 2 points.

So when it comes to losing weight you need to eat right but also to eat smart. Gone are the days that you have limited food choices that taste good. There are now snacks like the Charlie’s Truffled Popcorn that can help you reach your weight goals without denying you all of the great stuff.

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