Jacobs, Ryan

The Truffle Underground: A Tale of Mystery, Mayhem, and Manipulation in the Shadowy Market of the World's Most Expensive Fungus

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ISBN 13:
9780451495693
author:
Jacobs, Ryan
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Clarkson Potter Publishers
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
20.96 x 13.97 x 1.83 centimetres
Genre:
Cooking, Food & Drink, Writing, Cooking, Food & Drink,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£12.77

Description

The Truffle Underground: A Tale of Mystery, Mayhem, and Manipulation in the Shadowy Market of the World's Most Expensive Fungus by Ryan Jacobs In the world of luxury ingredients, truffles are the ultimate prize. But behind the glamour of star chefs and crystal-laden tables, a complex web of theft, secrecy, sabotage, and fraud exists. Investigative journalist Ryan Jacobs takes us on a journey through the hidden underworld of the truffle supply chain, exposing the dark crimes that haunt every level of the industry. From French black-truffle farmers to Italian white-truffle foragers, Jacobs brings to vivid life the people and dogs that make this industry tick. He reveals the ingenious methods used to eliminate rival truffle-hunters, the liars and counterfeits that deceive even knowledgeable experts, and the desperation that drives buyers to pay top dollar for these dirt-covered jewels. A page-turning exposé that makes sense of an industry that traffics in scarcity, seduction, and cash.

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