What are magic mushrooms and magic truffles?

Mushrooms and truffles are pieces of fungus that contain the compounds psilocybin or psilocin. This substance in different amounts can give different effects that we call a trip. Taking magic mushrooms or truffles can provide a more intense perception of reality and give wonderful insights and experiences. You can read all about it in this article.

There are more similarities than differences between magic mushrooms and truffles. In both products, the active ingredient is psilocybin. However, some differences are present in dosage and availability. Strength can also vary. We will briefly list the differences below.

What are magic mushrooms

Mushrooms, also known as mushrooms or shrooms, is the collective name for several types of mushrooms that contain psilocybin and psilocin. These “magic mushrooms” occur freely in nature all over the world, including the Netherlands. Still, we strongly discourage you from picking them, because you need to have a lot of knowledge in order to distinguish species from each other. Taking the wrong mushroom can kill you. After a number of incidents involving magic mushrooms, they have not been legally available since 2008. However, you can grow them for your own use in a grow kit. In general, they are a little easier to chew than truffles because the stem is juicy like a mushroom. These can be somewhat stiff in texture.

What are magic truffles?

Magic or psychedelic truffles are a group of fungi that induce hallucinations. These varieties bear absolutely no resemblance to the truffles sold as delicacies in restaurants. Since you can no longer buy magic mushrooms legally, they have become much more popular. In fact, truffles are legally available. You eat them raw and the taste is a bit like that of an unripe walnut, which most people don’t like very much. You can have them absorbed in tea, but be aware that the incorporation time is greatly reduced. Nowadays, they are also used in very small quantities, without feeling the mind-altering effects. This is called microdosing and brings benefits such as more energy, clearer thinking, better ability to solve problems and more creativity.

From magic mushrooms and magic truffles, you may experience the world more intensely or even hallucinate. The effects can be described as images and sound blending together, strong emotions: joy or sadness, feeling connected to nature, feeling relaxed and limp. The effects come in waves, one moment everything feels normal, while the next you may experience another hallucination. You can marvel at everyday objects that normally make little impression. You can also come to special topics of conversation or, on the contrary, some kind of understanding or insight can be reached about how the world works. The effects can vary from person to person and also depend on the strength you take.

Difference in effect between magic mushrooms and magic truffles

Because the active ingredient of magic mushrooms and magic truffles is the same, the effects may be similar. Be careful with the dosage, though. The percentage of psychoactive substance in magic mushrooms is generally higher than in magic truffles. The amount of water is also important. A dried truffle is up to three times stronger compared to a fresh one. A dried mushroom can be up to seven times stronger compared to a fresh one. So pay very close attention when dosing both. How to take the right amount we explain to you in this article out. 

The incorporation time depends on a few things such as your weight, tolerance but also whether you have eaten recently. Generally, the trip begins after and half to a full hour after ingestion. The effects can last a long time, averaging between three and six hours. The duration of action also varies depending on the portion you took. Sugar intake can significantly shorten the trip. We advise against combining magic mushrooms and magic truffles with alcohol or other types of drugs, as this significantly increases the chances of a “bad trip.

Since mushrooms are no longer available legally, your best option is to grow your own mushrooms in a grow kit . Growing shrooms yourself is not a complicated process and very fun and educational. In addition, you have a lot of control over your products and dosage.Magic truffles are available in many different varieties. You can buy ready-made in different shapes and sizes. Take a look at our best-selling Atlantis magic truffles or the Nirwana magic truffles .