Hocus-Pocus, and a Beaker of Truffles
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.
By DANIEL PATTERSON
Published: May 16, 2007
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.
