Magic truffles and magic mushrooms are both psychedelic substances that contain psilocybin. The main difference lies in how they grow and are harvested. * **Magic Mushrooms (Paddo's):** These are the fruiting bodies of a fungus that grows above ground. They are the part that we commonly recognize as mushrooms. * **Magic Truffles:** These are actually the hardened, underground mycelium of the same psilocybin-containing fungi. Mycelium is the root-like network of a fungus. Truffles are essentially a denser, more concentrated form of the mushroom's psychoactive compounds. So, while they come from the same type of fungus and contain the same active ingredients, truffles are the underground part and mushrooms are the above-ground part.

The main difference between Magic Truffles (sclerotia) in mushrooms (psilocybe) is the way they were grown. Mushrooms The fungi that grow above the surface (consisting of a stem and a cap) and magic truffles are parts of the same organism that grows underground.

Magic Truffles

Compared to psilocybin mushrooms, magic truffles can be eaten directly. They come in a box and/or bag that is vacuum-sealed, which extends their shelf life. Once the vacuum seal is broken, magic truffles have a limited shelf life. Always make sure they are stored in the refrigerator after opening.

More about the shelf life of Magic Truffles

Magic mushroom grow kits

Magic mushrooms are not for sale in the Netherlands; for these, you need a mushroom grow kit. It then takes several days/weeks before you have your first harvest. After this, it is also important to know whether you want to eat the mushrooms fresh or dried, as these varieties have different strengths. Be careful with just taking magic mushrooms; it is important to know how potent they can be.

Check out our Mushroom dosage calculator for more advice

Tripping with Magic Truffles or Psilocybin Mushrooms

With both variants, you can experience a trip that contains hallucinations. Naturally, the intensity of your trip will depend on the dosage. Keep in mind that not only Magic Truffles and Mushrooms differ in strength, but the underlying species also differ from each other.

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