The idea that magic truffles and magic mushrooms differ in how they work and what effects they have is still widely held, and the issue can therefore be somewhat confusing. But is there actually a difference? We’ll take a closer look at the differences and provide some clarity in this article—mainly regarding whether one is stronger than the other. After all, there are still users of psychedelic drugs who believe there’s a difference between how magic mushrooms and magic truffles work. But the differences that do exist actually have to do only with what the mushrooms look like, and not with how they work. So are magic mushrooms stronger than magic truffles? Well, the answer to that is no, but it’s a bit more nuanced than that.
Are truffles actually real truffles?
Let’s start with a bit of factual knowledge. The magic truffles you buy in our smartshop today are not actual truffles at all. Normally, a truffle is a fungus that grows underground, in symbiosis with the roots of various tree species. It is a precious commodity and is considered a delicacy. These truffles belong to the “Tuber” genus. Psychedelic “truffles,” however, are sclerotia that grow underground. In fact, these magic truffles are the food reserves of mushrooms.
What’s important for users to know is that both types of fungi contain the same psychoactive molecules, namely psilocybin. Psilocybin is converted in the body into psilocin, which is ultimately responsible for the psychedelic effects you experience after consuming them. So, when it comes to achieving a hallucinogenic trip, you can eat both magic mushrooms and truffles—and they’re both just as intense and powerful.
A truffle is formed by a fungus when it has difficulty growing under certain environmental conditions. Although fungi can grow into mushrooms, this does not always happen. When the fungi lack sufficient nutrients or there is a lack of oxygen, they develop a fruiting body underground to survive. This part that develops underground is called sclerotia, but is commonly known simply as a magic truffle.
What is the difference in effect between magic mushrooms and magic truffles?
You’ll experience almost no difference in effect when you eat magic mushrooms or magic truffles. That’s because, as mentioned earlier, they contain the same psychedelic molecules and compounds, namely psilocybin. Eating both magic mushrooms and truffles therefore produces comparable results in terms of a psychedelic trip. The biggest difference lies in how the products look, and how and where they grow. The myth that truffles cause a “lighter” trip than magic mushrooms is simply unfounded.
Magic mushrooms, however, grow in phases, and the final growth phase produces the highest concentration of psychoactive substances such as psilocybin. This naturally results in a difference in potency; the potency of a magic mushroom depends on the growth phase it is currently in. That is why, in the past, you could choose magic mushrooms of varying potencies in smart shops like Dutch-Smart. This is less true for truffles. While different types of truffles do have different effects according to users—all types of psilocybin-containing truffles and mushrooms generally produce similar effects, depending largely on the environment, the people around you, your mood, and whether you’ve eaten a lot or a little.
Conclusion: It is a myth that magic truffles are less potent than magic mushrooms
There are still persistent myths today that magic truffles are less potent than magic mushrooms. However, these are simply fables: myths that have not been proven. Both fungi, regardless of where they grow (above or below ground), contain exactly the same psychedelic substances. There is no evidence that one contains a greater amount of psychoactive substances than the other. Want to grow your own magic mushrooms? Then take a look at our grow shop!
