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Truffles are a prized possession in gourmet cooking. They add a unique and earthy flavor to many gourmet foods. Truffles are typically thinly shaved over dishes such as risotto, pasta, or fish. There is even a special device called a truffle shaver to create the perfect truffle slice.
White Winter Truffle – (White Alba Truffle /Tuber Magnatum Pico)
The flavor of the Magnatum Pico is that of intense, pungent earth. This delicious truffle pairs best with risotto, pasta, seafood, fish, goat cheese, and popcorn. It grows mainly in Italy, most commonly in the region of Alba.
Black Winter Truffle - (Tuber Melanosporum)
Known as the “black diamond of the kitchen”, the flavor of Tuber Melanosporum is rich with a flavor resembling leaves and an earthy mushroom flavor. It has been also said to sometimes resemble the flavor of aged cheese. This tuber is best paired with pasta, potatoes, foie gras, and fish.
Preserving Fresh Truffles
Truffles are perishable and should be consumed as soon as possible. Any preservation method, alter the qualities of the product. The method recommended by our supplier is to keep the truffles in the refrigerators at between 34 and 38° F in sealed containers, wrapped one by one in paper napkins or soft absorbent tissue, which should be changed daily. Sometimes mould may appear on the truffles. This is natural so don’t be afraid. It can easily be brushed off with a small brush or even a tooth brush, and the truffles remain in perfect condition to be consumed!
The black truffle keeps for 15 days, the white just about a week. Freezing, straight or in butter, prolongs the life of the truffle but modifies its structure: on defrosting it is notably softens and hence is suitable only for cooking and not fresh grating.
Enjoy your truffle experience!
Your Truffle order:
Each week we have a cut-off date of Wednesday. Truffles are freshly picked each weekend and shipped from Italy to the US. All orders are then shipped the following Wednesday via Overnight Express.
Fedex will ONLY deliver to a street address and NOT to a PO box as this is a perishable item.
The truffle weights are approximates and may vary a little.Please - no refunds or exchanges on this item!
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