Truffle Pizza
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Terpenes
Truffle Pizza has balanced effects.
Truffle Pizza
Top flavors
Terpenes
Truffle Pizza has balanced effects.
Truffle Pizza is a modern hybrid-indica cultivar derived from the Black Hog lineage. Suited for both indoor and outdoor cultivation environments, this plant requires moderate growing expertise and typically reaches maturity after a 68-day flowering period. Growers can reliably expect a high yield from this variety, which has established its own genetic footprint by serving as the parent strain for notable offspring such as Banana Pizza and Trop Pizza.
The aromatic and flavor profile of Truffle Pizza is defined by a complex, layered terpene expression beginning with the dominance of caryophyllene, myrcene, and limonene. Secondary and tertiary contributions from pinene, humulene, ocimene, nerolidol, linalool, beta-pinene, guaiol, p-cymene, bisabolol, eucalyptol, camphene, and caryophyllene-oxide round out the sensory experience, providing depth to its chemical composition. This wide array of volatile compounds creates a specific organoleptic profile that distinguishes the cultivar within the modern hybrid market.
As a THC-dominant variety, Truffle Pizza is primarily sought for its ability to induce states of relaxation, calmness, and mental focus. These therapeutic properties make the strain a functional option for users managing pain, stress, or those seeking assistance with sleep. Through its documented lineage and consistent performance, Truffle Pizza remains a foundational selection for those interested in the evolving genetics of contemporary hybrid-indica strains.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene | ~60% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| myrcene | ~28% | earthy | relaxing · solo |
| limonene | ~12% | citrus | social · creative |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
~60%
spicy
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Russo 2011: only terpene that is a selective full CB2 agonist (100 nM); Gertsch et al. 2008: acts as dietary cannabinoid; unique anti-inflammatory and gastric cytoprotective properties.
Russo 2011: naloxone-sensitive analgesia, potentiates barbiturate sleep; dominant sedating terpenoid; blocks hepatic carcinogenesis by aflatoxin.
Russo 2011: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
Genetic Profile
Indica-dominant
Primarily indica with sativa influence. Relaxing body with some cerebral lift.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Truffle Pizza.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Great-grandparents
Siblings
Share parent black hog
Offspring — 2 strains bred from Truffle Pizza
Composite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Truffle Pizza indica or sativa?
Truffle Pizza is modeled here as a indica-dominant (primarily indica with sativa influence).
What terpene is dominant in Truffle Pizza?
Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Myrcene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Truffle Pizza good for daytime use?
Truffle Pizza is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.
How accurate is this data?
See the "Data confidence" card in the sidebar. Terpene profiles and effects are chemistry-informed estimates — individual responses depend on phenotype, source, and personal chemistry.