Black Winter Truffle -Grade A- (Tuber Melanosporum Vitt.)

Name: Black Winter Truffle -Grade A- (Tuber Melanosporum Vitt.)
SKU: Black-Winter-Truffle
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The Black Winter Truffle (Tuber Melanosporum ) is widely known throughout world cuisine as “Perigord” Truffles, or in Italy as the “Nero Pregiato”, is considered the King of the black truffles. Generally looks rounded, but can also be irregular or lobed, normally it reaches a size of up to 10 cm (3.9 in). Characterised by small pyramidal cusps and black-brown skin; the winter black truffle's flesh is initially white, then dark. It is permeated by white veins which turn brown with age.

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SKU: Black-Winter-Truffle Category: Fresh Truffles

Description

Aroma: The Black Winter Truffle is considered to be the King of the black truffles, the distinctive flavour and its sharp aroma make it one of the most expensive edible mushrooms in the world. It is judged to have the most superior deep earthy aromas and flavours of black truffles, and is so called the “black diamond” of the table because its divine taste. It is considered among the most luxurious truffles, and some prefer it to the more famed Tuber Magnatum Pico (White Truffle).

Season and Habitat: It is gathered during the winter, as far as half a meter under the ground it grows especially near oaks, hazels and black hornbeams. Their highly anticipated harvesting season is between December and March, and it is found frequently in Italy, Spain and also France, where it is particularly appreciated.

Market Availability: From 15 November to 15 March.

Storage For optimal storage of your fresh Truffles, please: Do not remove the soil from the truffles – Wrap individual truffles in a clean absorbent paper towel – Place the paper-wrapped truffles inside a closed jar in the fridge (temperature +2°C/6°C) – Change the paper towel every day – Just before eating them, they must be washed with water and brushed under the tap. Dry well with a paper towel or kitchen cloth.

Shelf Life: We recommend to use the product within 4/5 days from the purchase.

Cooking Tips: Suitable for starters and appetizers, pasta, meat and fish dishes, eggs.

Allergens: No Gluten, No Lactose (Milk), No Eggs, No Sulphites, No Peanuts, No Allergens.

Customer satisfaction is a priority for us. Therefore, our quality control is extremely rigorous because our reputation depends on it. Every single truffle we supply is carefully checked both by our experienced Truffle Hunters and Managing Director before dispatch, which is why we confidently offer our 100% money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the quality.