more about fungi: truffles August 30, 2009 by moonstruck4 “Some truffles emit the odor of certain mammalian steroids, including androstenol (androst-16-en-3-ol), a chemical that occurs in the black truffle Tuber melanosporum and in the testicles of swine. In fact, it is found in the saliva and breathe of rutting boars, where it serves as a pheromone to overcome the sexual inhibitions of young female pigs. ” for more go to link “waynes word”. Share this:EmailLike this:Like Loading... Related
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