[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”|||0px|false|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”#Blauwe plekken op paddo\u2019s” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Inter||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_letter_spacing=”-1px” text_line_height=”3.3em” background_color=”rgba(102,102,102,0)” custom_margin=”|||10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n
Table of content:<\/strong><\/p>\n What Are Magic Mushrooms?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n What Are Magic Truffles?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n The Similarities Between Magic Mushrooms vs Magic Truffles<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Are Magic Mushrooms Stronger Than Magic Truffles?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Do They Feel Different?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Pros and Cons of Magic Mushrooms vs Magic Truffles<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Final Thoughts: Magic Truffles or Magic Mushrooms?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Inter|800|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n If you have been looking into psychedelics in the Netherlands, you have probably come across both terms: magic mushrooms vs magic truffles. Many people assume they are exactly the same. Others think they are completely different.<\/p>\n The truth sits somewhere in the middle.<\/p>\n They come from the same type of fungus and contain the same active compound, psilocybin. The real differences are in how they grow and how they are treated under Dutch law.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s keep it simple and clear.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”What Are Magic Mushrooms?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”27px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_line_height_tablet=”” header_2_line_height_phone=”1.3em” header_2_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text quote_border_color=”#c6b462″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” quote_font=”|600|||||||” quote_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Magic mushrooms are the above ground fruiting bodies of certain fungi that contain psilocybin. When consumed, psilocybin is converted in the body and produces psychedelic effects such as altered perception, emotional shifts and changes in thinking.<\/p>\n In 2008, the Netherlands banned magic mushrooms. Since then, they have been illegal to sell or possess.<\/p>\n This can surprise visitors. Amsterdam is often associated with psychedelic culture, so many people assume mushrooms are still available there. In reality, it is magic truffles that are legally sold in licensed smartshops.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”What Are Magic Truffles?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”27px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Magic truffles are dense underground clusters formed by the same fungus that produces magic mushrooms. Technically they are called sclerotia, but most people simply call them truffles.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n They contain the same active compounds as mushrooms. The difference is structural rather than chemical. If you would like a deeper explanation of how magic truffles work and what makes them unique, you can read our complete guide to magic truffles<\/a>.<\/p>\n When the Dutch law changed in 2008, it specifically banned the visible fruiting bodies of psilocybin mushrooms. Underground truffles were not explicitly mentioned. Because of this, truffles remained legal.<\/p>\n That legal detail is why smartshops in the Netherlands shifted from mushrooms to truffles.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mindrush.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Magic-mushrooms-vs-magic-truffles-1.png” alt=”Magic mushrooms vs magic truffles” title_text=”Magic mushrooms vs magic truffles” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”The Similarities Between Magic Mushrooms vs Magic Truffles” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”27px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n While most discussions focus on the differences, it is just as important to understand what they have in common.<\/p>\n Both come from the same species of psychedelic fungi. Both contain psilocybin and psilocin. Once consumed, they affect the brain in the same fundamental way.<\/p>\n In practical terms, both mushrooms and truffles can lead to:<\/p>\n \u2022 Changes in perception The structure may differ, but the core chemistry is the same.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”27px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n \n \n [\/et_pb_text][dvmd_table_maker tbl_chead_cell_color=”#000000″ tbl_rhead_cell_color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][dvmd_table_maker_item col_label=”Magic ” col_content=”Featuredff [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Many people assume mushrooms are automatically stronger than truffles. That is not necessarily true.<\/p>\n Strength depends on:<\/p>\n \u2022 The specific species On average, dried mushrooms can contain a higher concentration of psilocybin per gram compared to fresh truffles. However, dosage recommendations are adjusted accordingly. A higher dose of truffles can feel more intense than a lower dose of mushrooms.<\/p>\n Because both contain psilocybin, intensity usually comes down to dosage rather than whether it grew above or below ground.<\/p>\n If you would like a clearer understanding of how different amounts influence intensity, you can read our detailed guide on magic truffle dosage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”Do They Feel Different?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”27px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n This is one of the most common questions.<\/p>\n Since both mushrooms and truffles contain psilocybin, the core experience is very similar. The effects come from the same compound interacting with the brain.<\/p>\n People often describe changes in perception, deeper emotions, visual shifts and an altered sense of time. Whether it comes from a mushroom or a truffle does not fundamentally change those effects.<\/p>\n What makes a much bigger difference is how you approach the experience.<\/p>\n For example:<\/p>\n \u2022 The amount you take A moderate dose in a comfortable setting can feel very different from a high amount taken in a chaotic or unfamiliar place.<\/p>\n That is why many experienced users focus less on the form of the fungus and more on preparation and dosage. Those factors tend to shape the experience far more directly than whether it grew above or below ground.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mindrush.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/under-and-above-ground.png” alt=”under and above ground mushroom and truffles” title_text=”under and above ground mushroom and truffles” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”Pros and Cons of Magic Mushrooms vs Magic Truffles” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font_size=”27px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n When comparing the two, context matters.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Historically well known and widely discussed Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Illegal in most European countries \n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Legal in the Netherlands Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Earthy and strong taste \n\n
What Are Magic Mushrooms?<\/h2>\n
What Are Magic Truffles?<\/h2>\n
The Similarities Between Magic Mushrooms vs Magic Truffles<\/h2>\n
\u2022 Emotional intensity
\u2022 Visual alterations
\u2022 A different sense of time
\u2022 Introspection<\/p>\nQuick Comparison<\/h2>\n
\nWhat they are
\nWhere they grow
\nActive ingredient
\nLegal in the Netherlands
\nSold in Dutch smartshops
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\nThe visible mushroom
\nAbove ground
\nPsilocybin
\nNo
\nNo
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\nA compact underground part of the fungus
\nUnderground
\nPsilocybin
\nYes
\nYes
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\u2022 Whether it is fresh or dried
\u2022 The amount consumed<\/p>\n\n
Do They Feel Different?<\/h2>\n
\u2022 Whether you feel calm or anxious beforehand
\u2022 The people you are with
\u2022 The environment you choose<\/p>\nPros and Cons of Magic Mushrooms vs Magic Truffles<\/h2>\n
Magic Mushrooms<\/h3>\n
\u2022 Potency can be easier to measure when dried<\/p>\n
\u2022 Legal risks when traveling across borders
\u2022 Not available in Dutch smartshops<\/p>\nMagic Truffles<\/h3>\n
\u2022 Sold through licensed smartshops
\u2022 Clear packaging and dosage guidance
\u2022 Accessible for visitors<\/p>\n
\u2022 Often slightly milder per gram compared to some dried mushroom varieties
\u2022 Less familiar outside the Netherlands<\/p>\n