A few years ago, one 3.3 pound truffle sold for $330,000. High prices mean that the industry is filled with fraud and corruption. Ian Purkayastha has been steeped in it since he was a teenager. Now at 24, he’s one of the most sought-after importers of truffles.
Truffles: Bling of the culinary world has a dark side
Credits
Guest:
- Ian Purkayastha - Author, "Truffle Boy: My Unexpected Journey Through the Exotic Food Underground.” - @IanPurkayastha