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Black summer truffle
From 23,49 €
NOTE – These truffles are the first of the season and are therefore very mild in aroma and taste
The black summer truffle – Tuber Aestivum Vitt – from Italy – is known for its deep nutty flavor and aroma of hazelnuts.
Its interior color ranges from light creamy to pale brown.
The season runs from May to September.
SERVING
Truffles should be served at room temperature to achieve optimal aroma and flavor. They should therefore not be used directly from the refrigerator. For best results, take the truffles out well in advance so they reach room temperature before use.
Maximum aroma and flavor are released when the truffle is grated or shaved as a finishing touch over a warm or hot dish; the heat activates the aromas.
FUN FACTS
- You should never boil truffles, but if they are heated their flavor is intensified.
- Summer truffles are much cheaper than their close relative, the black winter truffles.
- Truffles are a natural product, and the weight may vary. We always choose truffles that are as close as possible to the number of grams you have ordered.
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
Our truffles have a shelf life of 1-2 weeks provided they are stored correctly.
The correct way is to wrap them individually in kitchen paper and put them in an airtight container placed in the refrigerator. The kitchen paper should be changed around the truffle approximately every other day.
The truffle may develop a white mold-like layer on the outside; this is natural for the truffle as it is its way of reproducing. The white mold-like layer is called mycelium and is easily removed by gently brushing or by rinsing the truffle very quickly under cold running water, and drying it immediately afterwards.
WEIGHT AND TRANSPORT
The truffles may lose weight during transport.
This is due to the moisture that the truffles release during both transport and when storing the truffles.
To prevent the moisture from forming condensation, which would result in the truffles going bad, we pack the truffles in moisture-absorbing paper, and it is into this paper that the moisture will migrate; therefore, you may experience that the truffles weigh a few grams less than you have ordered.
We calibrate our scales every day, and always pack a few grams above the ordered amount to compensate for any potential weight loss.
NOTE - These truffles are the first of the season and are therefore very mild in aroma and taste
The black summer truffle – Tuber Aestivum Vitt – from Italy - is known for its deep nutty flavor and aroma of hazelnuts.
Its interior color ranges from light creamy to pale brown.
The season runs from May to September.
SERVING
Truffles should be served at room temperature to achieve optimal aroma and flavor. They should therefore not be used directly from the refrigerator. For best results, take the truffles out well in advance so they reach room temperature before use.
Maximum aroma and flavor are released when the truffle is grated or shaved as a finishing touch over a warm or hot dish; the heat activates the aromas.
FUN FACTS
- You should never boil truffles, but if they are heated their flavor is intensified.
- Summer truffles are much cheaper than their close relative, the black winter truffles.
- Truffles are a natural product, and the weight may vary. We always choose truffles that are as close as possible to the number of grams you have ordered.
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
Our truffles have a shelf life of 1-2 weeks provided they are stored correctly.
The correct way is to wrap them individually in kitchen paper and put them in an airtight container placed in the refrigerator. The kitchen paper should be changed around the truffle approximately every other day.
The truffle may develop a white mold-like layer on the outside; this is natural for the truffle as it is its way of reproducing. The white mold-like layer is called mycelium and is easily removed by gently brushing or by rinsing the truffle very quickly under cold running water, and drying it immediately afterwards.
WEIGHT AND TRANSPORT
The truffles may lose weight during transport.
This is due to the moisture that the truffles release during both transport and when storing the truffles.
To prevent the moisture from forming condensation, which would result in the truffles going bad, we pack the truffles in moisture-absorbing paper, and it is into this paper that the moisture will migrate; therefore, you may experience that the truffles weigh a few grams less than you have ordered.
SKU: 32334881
Latin name: Tuber Aestvium Vitt
Taste: Deep, nuts, forest
Color: Black to brown exterior, light creamy to brown interior
Season: May to September
Production: Truffles are a natural product that grows wild in symbiosis with oak trees, hazelnut trees, chestnut trees, elm and poplar trees
Aroma: Hazelnuts, forest
Storage: Chilled product
If you place your order before 12:00 noon, Monday–Thursday, we will dispatch your order the same day.
- You can expect a delivery time of 1–2 days.
- We do not dispatch orders on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
- If you are interested in a made-to-order item, please contact us at sales@gourmetengros.com.
Delivery of chilled goods:
All chilled goods are shipped securely in insulated boxes with plenty of ice packs, so your package stays cold during transport. We guarantee that the package remains cold for up to 12 hours after arrival at the selected parcel shop. Please make sure to collect your package promptly. If the package is collected later than 12 hours after arrival, the right to make a complaint is void.
Shipping of frozen goods to private customers:
All frozen goods shipped to private customers are sent to thaw in the insulated box. Please order your items according to when you need them. You can always choose your preferred delivery date at checkout.
If you do NOT wish to receive your frozen goods thawed, you can purchase frozen shipping here. Please note that we only guarantee that your goods remain frozen for up to 12 hours after delivery to the parcel shop. Therefore, make sure to collect your package promptly.
