Magic mushrooms and magic truffles. What is the difference?

Anyone looking into microdosing or psychedelic use quickly comes across two terms: magic mushrooms and magic truffles. They are often mentioned in the same breath. Yet they are not identical products. They belong together, but each has its own character. We are going to make and comparison: magic mushrooms vs magic truffles.

What exactly is the difference? And why do we at MicrodosingXP work exclusively with truffles?

One organism, two forms

Magic mushrooms and truffles come from the same fungal network. Both evolved from the same species, the psilocybe. The mushroom is the fruiting body that appears above the ground. The truffle grows underground and is a kind of hard nutritional nodule that the fungus creates to survive.

The substances in them are the same. Both truffles and magic mushrooms contain psilocybin, psilocin, baeocystin and norbaeocystin. Together, these substances create the effect people are looking for. Consciousness expansion, insight, emotional processing, and deep inner peace.


🇳🇱 In the Netherlands, magic mushrooms are banned from 1 December 2008, while magic truffles are legal. This has everything to do with their reliability. Mushrooms develop above ground and contain varying amounts of active substances. This makes them unpredictable and riskier. Truffles grow underground and have a more stable composition. It was precisely this constant effect that prompted the government to exclude them from the ban.

Why we choose truffles

So in the Netherlands, magic mushrooms cq. shrooms are banned. Truffles are not. Those are just legally available, as long as they have not been processed. You may not dry them, grind them or extract anything. But fresh they are allowed. That makes the Netherlands unique in the world. And that is exactly why we at MicrodosingXP work with fresh, pure truffles.

Our truffles are 100 per cent natural. No capsules. No powders. No extracts. Pure as nature made them.

The power lies in the combination

Many people think that only psilocybin counts. This is not true. Truffles contain several active substances. What matters is the collaboration. Nature knows what it is doing. Everything in the truffle works together. This is also known as the entourage effect.

Especially in microdosing, this is important. Because you are working with small quantities, every substance counts. Together, they create a subtle but powerful effect. More focus. More inner peace. More openness.

Differences in experience

Some people say shrooms are slightly more visual. Truffles are said to feel more earthy and calm. That difference is small. And it depends a lot on the person, the mood and the environment.

When microdosing, the difference is hardly noticeable in practice. In fact, many users experience truffles as more pleasant. Fewer spikes. More balance. Because the active substances in magic truffles are much more stable and constant in quantity.

Fresh is better

Mushrooms are often dried. This makes them last longer, but also changes the balance of substances. Truffles are offered fresh. This preserves their natural composition.

Our truffles are grown with care. They are freshly harvested and packaged immediately. You get them as they come from the earth. Unprocessed. Untouched. And therefore powerful in their effects.

Which is the best choice?

If you are looking for a legal, safe and natural way to expand your consciousness, truffles are the best choice. They are pure, natural and legal. You can microdose with them without risk of legal problems.

Truffles open your mind without stepping out of reality. They help you feel, process and grow. Step by step. From the inside out.

By properly understanding these differences, you can make a conscious choice that suits your intention and body. Whether you are looking for personal growth, inner peace or more creativity, fresh truffles offer a natural and safe path. Do you still have questions or want to learn more about how microdosing works? Then also read our guide on microdosing or contact one of our experienced partners. You are not alone, we are happy to guide you on your path of awareness.

Where can you buy our truffles?


Want to experience the difference between magic mushrooms and magic truffles for yourself? Magic truffles are available completely legally and easy to use for microdosing. At Microdosing XP, you are guaranteed to choose 100% natural truffles of the highest quality, carefully grown with respect for mother nature. Find out more here microdosing with magic truffles.

Our truffles are sold through reliable webshops and smartshops in the Netherlands and abroad. Check the points of sale page for a complete overview: microdosingxp.com/en/salespoints

Small in size. Big in impact. This is how awareness works from the inside out.

Be touched. Grow. Awaken.