Truffle Chocolates by Oshi

I recently took on a unique challenge from a buddy of mine turning psychoactive truffles into something that actually tastes good. He mentioned that most chocolate makers he's worked with struggled to mask the distinct aftertaste of truffles, which can be pretty strong and not always pleasant. After trying them on their own, I understood what he meant. There's an earthy, slightly funky finish but interestingly, the initial taste is actually enjoyable: crunchy, rich, and very grounded.

So I set out to improve the experience. The result was a chocolate truffle that's very delicious - possibly one of the better versions out there. I used my signature Hodl butter along with dates, 100% cacao, cinnamon, and sea salt flakes. For texture and depth, I added caramelized cacao nibs from Bitcoin Beans (on nostr), sweetened with panela sourced from Colombia. That combination brought everything together, balancing the earthiness of the truffles with natural sweetness and a deeper chocolate profile.

While experimenting with this, I also went down the rabbit hole of how truffles actually work which made the whole process even more fascinating.

I also do have some for sale, so shoot me a DM on nostr if interested.

How Psychoactive Truffles Work in the Mycelial Network:

Psychoactive truffles (sclerotia) are compact, underground structures formed by fungi like Psilocybe mexicana. The main organism lives as a mycelial network - a web of microscopic filaments that spreads through its environment, breaking down and redistributing nutrients.

When conditions become unfavorable, parts of this network condense into truffles. These structures store energy (mainly carbohydrates and lipids) and act as survival nodes, helping the fungus persist over time. Even in this dormant-like state, they still contain active compounds such as Psilocybin, which are produced throughout the organism.

To my mind, this is probably the coolest part of the mushroom and highly underappreciated...

How This Differs From the Mushroom Stage

When conditions improve, the fungus produces a mushroom (fruiting body) for reproduction. Unlike truffles, this structure is built for rapid growth and spore release. Chemically, both contain psilocybin, but mushrooms often have relatively higher levels of Psilocin due to active metabolism during growth. Truffles tend to retain more stable psilocybin, while mushrooms can feel stronger or faster-acting as a result.