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Black winter truffles - Perigord - Tuber Melanosporum

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€75,99

Tuber Melanosporum, commonly known as Black Truffle or Périgord Truffle, is a highly prized culinary delicacy revered for its distinct aroma and flavour. It is characterised by its black exterior and firm, textured flesh marbled with intricate veins.

It thrives in symbiotic relationships with specific tree species, such as oak, hazelnut, and beech, forming a mycorrhizal association where it exchanges nutrients with the host tree.

Due to its rarity and intense aroma, black truffle is highly sought after by chefs and food enthusiasts worldwide. Its complex and earthy notes add a luxurious touch to various dishes, including pasta, risotto, scrambled eggs, and desserts. The unmistakable fragrance of black truffle is often described as musky, with hints of garlic, earth, and forest undergrowth.

The harvesting of Tuber Melanosporum is a meticulous process, typically carried out with the help of trained truffle-hunting dogs or pigs. It requires a keen eye and a deep understanding of the truffle's natural habitat as it grows underground near the roots of its host trees.

Whether enjoyed shaved generously over a gourmet dish or infused into oils, butter, or sauces, Tuber Melanosporum is a culinary treasure that captivates the senses and elevates the dining experience to unparalleled levels of indulgence.

Properties: The outer surface is smooth and less "velvety." The colour varies from pale creamy to ochre. The inner part is yellowish-white with brownish shades. The rich aroma makes it unique.

Maturation period: 1 December to 15 March /EU/

                                15 June to 1 September /Australia/

Size: up to 20g
Storage time: 7 - 10 days
Storage: Truffles should be stored at a temperature between +2 and + 5ºC.
Nutrition:
Nutritional value of the product - per. 100 g / ml
Energy 284 kcal
Fats 0.7 g, of which saturated fatty acids 0g
Carbohydrates - 73 g
Fiber -70 g
Protein - 9 g
Salt - 0 g
Reference intake of an average adult (2000 kcal)