ArticleViewAbstractPharmacognosy Journal,2025,17,2,211-216.DOI:10.5530/pj.2025.17.26Published:April 2025Type:Original ArticleChemical Composition and Nutritional Value of Edible Moroccan TrufflesLamyae Yachi, Soukaina Bennis, Madiha Alami Chentoufi, Mohamed Yafout, Brahim Mojemmi, Amal Ait Haj Said, and Mustapha Bouatia Lamyae Yachi1*, Soukaina Bennis2, Madiha Alami Chentoufi3, Mohamed Yafout2, Brahim Mojemmi1, Amal Ait Haj Said2, Mustapha Bouatia1 1Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry and Bromatology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University-Rabat, MOROCCO. 2Laboratory of Drug Science, Biomedical Research and Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine and pharmacy, Hassan II University-Casablanca, MOROCCO. 3Laboratory of Life and Health Science, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tanger, MOROCCO. Abstract:Background and objectives: Truffles have a unique nutritional profile and are known to play an important role in terrestrial ecosystems. Mediterranean countries, including Morocco, are the location of an abundant harvest of truffles. This study investigated the chemical composition and the nutritional value of edible Moroccan truffles. Materials and methods: We studied the nutritional profile, and we performed a phytochemical screening of Tirmania pinoyi, Terfezia claveryi, Terfezia oligosperma, Terfezia rosea, and Terfezia arenaria collected from different areas from Morocco. Results and conclusions: The results showed that the truffles that we analyzed are a good source of carbohydrates, lipids and dietary fibers. The phytochemical screening that we performed afterwards revealed that these Moroccan truffles contain numerous secondary metabolites such as saponins, alkaloids, sterols, coumarins, and tannins. These results demonstrate the nutritional value of these truffles that can support a healthy and well-balanced diet. The secondary metabolites that we detected in our samples can make an important pharmacological contribution that could be the subject of future investigations for therapeutic purposes. Keywords:Fungi, Morocco, Nutritional Value, Phytochemical screening, TrufflesView:PDF (223.62 KB) PDF Images Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value of Edible Moroccan Truffles ‹ Acute and Subchronic Toxicity Study of Sampilnorov Wurile up Literacy of Alpha-Lactalbumin (ALA) and Oleic Acid Content Improves Knowledge and Self Efficacy in Breastfeeding Milk by Mothers Who Have Babies 0-24 Months ›