Epsilon Theory Podcast
Cursed Knowledge #25: Truffle Hunting
Dec 1, 2023
A dark world of truffle hunting unfolds, where fraud, theft, sabotage, and even murder prevail. The use of pigs and dogs in the hunt, along with the ban on pigs in Italy, is discussed. The risks truffle hunters face with dog poisoning and the regulations surrounding truffle hunting are explored. The challenges of cultivating truffles, fraud in the market, and scandals and heists in the truffle industry are also highlighted.
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- Truffle hunting is a dangerous industry with instances of theft, sabotage, and violence.
- The truffle industry is plagued by fraud, with mislabeling and deception prevalent.
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Truffle hunting dogs in Italy poisoned in largest known incident
Over 30 truffle hunting dogs in Italy were recently poisoned, marking the largest known incident of its kind. The poison was added to meatballs that were thrown into the woods, leading the dogs, who were trained to sniff out truffles, to find and eat them. The incident sheds light on a secret world of truffle hunters and the dangers they face, with instances of sabotage, theft, and violence being common in the industry. This tragic event highlights the lack of regulation surrounding truffles and the lucrative nature of the trade.
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