Frozen ground black summer truffle Tuber aestivum

Frozen ground black summer truffle – a 100% natural product made from premium truffles. Ready for immediate use, it retains its authentic flavor and aroma to add gourmet elegance to any dish.

Our frozen ground black summer truffle (Tuber Aestivum) is designed to combine convenience and high quality in a single product. We use only carefully selected, top-quality truffles, which are cleaned, ground, and frozen immediately after harvesting to preserve their authentic aroma and flavor.

The fine grinding allows for an even distribution of the truffle in every dish, releasing its rich earthy and nutty aroma. This makes it the ideal choice for professional kitchens, restaurants, and chefs who value a true gourmet experience.

Benefits:

• 100% natural product, no additives

• Premium truffle, processed immediately after harvesting

• Easy to measure and ready to use

• Suitable for sauces, pasta, risotto, pizza, and meat dishes

Ingredients: 100% black summer truffle (Tuber Aestivum), ground and frozen.
Storage: In the freezer at -18°C. Do not refreeze after thawing.

Key characteristics:

• Appearance: The summer truffle has a black or dark brown outer skin (peridium) with a rough, pyramidal texture. The interior (globa) is creamy to yellow-brown with white, branched veins.
• Size: It typically has a diameter of 2 to 10 cm and can weigh from a few grams to over 1 kg.
• Aroma and flavor: Its aroma is milder compared to other truffles, with notes of hazelnuts, wild berries, and fresh soil. The flavor is delicate and nutty.

Habitat and Harvesting:

• The summer truffle grows underground in symbiosis with the roots of trees such as oak, hazel, beech, and pine.
• It is found in deciduous and coniferous forests, primarily in Southern and Central Europe, as well as in regions with a temperate climate.
• The harvesting season typically runs from May to September.

Culinary uses:

• The summer truffle is popular in the kitchen because of its more affordable price and mild flavor, which makes it suitable for a variety of dishes.
• It is used raw, grated over pasta, risotto, salads, or eggs. It is often added to butter, cheeses, or sauces for extra flavor.

Distinctive feature:

The summer truffle has a milder aroma and flavor compared to rarer truffle varieties, such as the Burgundy and black truffle Tuber Melanosporum, making it suitable for those just getting acquainted with truffles.