Categoria: Fresh truffles

There are so many in nature types of truffles: in fact, more than 60 have been counted. However, the edible ones are only 9, and among these are 6 the species that are usually available on the market.

The truffle is a food versatile is delicious, with a strong flavor, able to embellish numerous dishes. Let’s find out which are the main truffles, bearing in mind that it is always better to get those fresh to create genuine and tasty gastronomic creations. For example ours shop provides a large selection of fresh truffles, from White Truffle up to Black Truffle!

The White Truffle

Let’s start with the White truffle , whose scientific name is Tuber Magnatum Pico. A true emblem of refinement and goodness: this mushroom has extraordinary organoleptic characteristics, and is very rare. Its surface is velvety , the color is between yellow and whitish.

One of the reasons why the White Truffle is so loved by connoisseurs is his aroma, reminiscent of that of aged cheese. This delicacy is typical of Piedmont and in the area of Acqualagna , and it is no coincidence that it is also known as the White Truffle of Acqualagna.

With the Tuber Magnatum Pico Yes they can enrich various dishes, including:

• noodles;
• main courses of meat or fish;
• artisanal focaccia;
• eggs cooked in different ways.

The Black Truffle

The Black truffle, or Tuber Melanosporum, in turn ranks among the most popular types of truffles. In principle, for his value it is considered second only to the Precious White Truffle.

This species, on the outside, appears very irregular; the coating is dark with small warts. The internal shades, on the other hand, are reddish or tending to purple.

The Black Truffle has a delicate scent and harmonious, sometimes sweet. The major collection areas are Piedmont, Marche, Umbria and Abruzzo. The Tuber Melanosporum is great with i risotto , with meat carpaccio and sea bream baked in foil.

The Burgundy Truffle

The Burgundy Truffle it is also known as Scorzone Winter or Tuber Uncinatum . The peridium is almost black, the pulp is between light brown and hazelnut.

The smell of this truffle is a distinctive element: it is intense and marked, from the strong personality. The Tuber Uncinatum is much appreciated in the appetizers, in the company of light cheeses, and in dishes based on turkey or beef. One of the best solutions for those who want a top class truffle but not prohibitive in terms of costs.

The Summer Truffle

Let’s move on to Summer Truffle: Tuber Aestivum, also said Scorzone for its similarities with the Burgundy truffle.

This truffle is black, and could be confused (by inexperienced eyes) with the Tuber Melanosporum. Unlike the latter, however, the Estate is one of the most truffles cheap, even if this does not detract from its value.

The Summer Truffle is used both for the most sophisticated preparations, as well as for rustic and sausages. Has a very balanced scent, a dark exterior and a yellow-ocher pulp. Its notes evoke woods is forests, a perfect context to savor this truffle – which you can find in ours catalog, as well as all the others described.

The Spring White Truffle

The Spring White Truffle or Bianchetto truffle it is different from the White Truffle: its scientific denomination is Tuber borchii Vitt. , and another term by which it is indicated is Marzuolo .

This variety can be purchased at a significantly lower price than the Tuber Magnatum Pico, since it is much more widespread in nature. The Marzuolo is globular, smooth, of light shades; is excellent with foods how:

• the gnocchi;
• raw seafood;
• the cappelletti;
• the ravioli.

The flavor it becomes more decisive as it approaches maturation. In the end, the Bianchetto Truffle almost smells like garlic.

The Moscato Truffle

We end our review with the Moscato truffle, Tuber Brumale or Black Trifola. A characteristic mushroom of Piedmont, Abruzzo, Marche, Tuscany and Molise, practically black on the outside and brownish on the inside.

This is one of those truffles that should be consumed cooked. It is very versatile, recommended both for appetizers and for first and second courses. The scent refers to the nutmeg, which is why it is so called, et al undergrowth.

The Moscato Truffle is not among the most famous, but it is an ally of all passionate about good food. It is also often used to enhance pizzas, wraps and savory pies.

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Know recognize the prized black truffle , also known as Sweet black , it is important for all demanding palates who love this prestigious and refined ingredient. To be sure of finding a quality product, it is necessary to be aware of all the characteristics and prerogatives that distinguish the prized black truffle, which – just like all other varieties – is made up of an internal pulp and an external rind: the the first is called gleba, while the second has the name of peridium. To distinguish a prized black truffle, however, one must also know where this ingredient is formed.

The geographical origin

This type of truffle is harvested – indeed, to use the most correct terminology, it is quarried – in the period of time between November 15 and March 15: it is precisely for this reason that in most cases it is used for the preparation. of winter dishes.

As far as our country is concerned, the precious black of the Umbrian and Marche Apennines, that of Molise and of the Abruzzo and, in the North, that of Piedmont. If you want to indulge in a short trip outside the national borders, however, one cannot fail to mention the Truffe du Périgord, which is the black truffle that is formed in the French region of Périgord.

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What you need to know to recognize the prized black truffle

The black truffle makes it one of the most used in the culinary field; its versatility is appreciated, which makes it an ingredient suitable for a great variety of preparations, but one cannot help but mention its peculiar scent.

This underground fungus loves soils that are rather exposed to the sun, permeable and with a calcareous composition. As for the symbiotic tree species, however, we should mention the black hornbeam, the lime tree and the downy oak, but also the turkey oak, the hazelnut and the holm oak.

How to understand if you are in the presence of a prized black truffle

And here we are at the analysis of the characteristics that it is necessary to take into consideration to understand if what we are facing is a quality truffle or not. First of all, the peridium must be wrinkled and, obviously, black in color, with many small and dark warts that contributed to the choice of the scientific name Melanosporum for this variety of truffle.

As for the size , on the other hand, there is no standard and they can be of all types: there are precious black truffles as large as a potato and others that, instead , do not exceed the size of a hazelnut. In all cases, however, the scent is pleasant and rather delicate, never excessively intense. The shape is quite regular and rounded, while the gleba ranges from purplish to black, with clear thin veins that furrow it: veins that can become reddish in case of exposure to air.

Finally, to recognize the Melanosporum can not miss the test of taste. Well, its flavor is peculiar, not far from being sweet: this is the reason why we also speak of sweet truffles.

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The price of the prized black truffle

If the black truffle it is called that, it is easy to understand that its value on the market is not the most affordable: in fact we are talking about the most expensive of all black truffles, even if the dizzying prices of white truffles are not reached. As with any type of truffle, however, there is no standard price for the prized black, as its value changes according to numerous factors constantly, not only between one season and another but also during the same season. .

The variables that come into play from this point of view are many: first of all the market demand, but also the quantity of product that is collected in a certain period of time. Two other decisive aspects are, then, the quality and the size of specimens : those without defects cost more, and the same applies to larger sizes, obviously for the same weight.

How much is spent on the prized black truffle

In short, learn to recognize the Sweet black it is also important because the expense that must be incurred for its purchase is not to be underestimated: we are talking about a price that, more or less, is between a minimum of € 5,300 per kilo and a maximum of € 900.

As mentioned, however, if you are dealing with specimens of considerable size, the prices can increase, it being understood that from one season to another the variations can be substantial. To get an idea, just refer to the truffle bags.

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