Did you know its fake?

Hocus-Pocus, and a Beaker of Truffles

By DANIEL PATTERSON
Published: May 16, 2007

In many restaurants across the country, the truffle flavor advertised on the menu comes not from the actual product but from a laboratory-made ingredient.

synthetic ~ The truffle oil used in many restaurants does not get its flavor from truffles. It is a mix of olive oil and chemical compounds.

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