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Introducing The Italian White Truffle – Tuber Magnatum

Tuber Magnatum – Italian White Truffle

The Italian white truffle (Tuber magnatum) is found primarily below 600 meters ASL in Northern Italy and up to 900 meters ASL in Central Italy. It is also found in small areas of south-eastern France, in Istria, Croatia, and the Ticino district of Switzerland.

The mean January temperatures in these areas range from -2 to 8°C and mean July temperatures from 18 to 26°C. The mean annual precipitation varies from 500 to 2000 mm, which is spread more or less evenly throughout the year. Though in summer, this rain is usually as thunderstorms. Read the rest of this entry »

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Black Truffle Cleaning and Recipes

Cleaning The Black Truffle

When you have fresh black winter truffles, do not clean them until your are ready to eat them. Other wise they will spoil quicker. Remove any soil from the black truffles just before using them in any recipe. They must be washed with water and a nail brush under running water. The truffle must be completely clean since they will be used unpeeled. Dry well with a paper towel.

The black truffle (Tuber Melanosporum) must always be used as a condiment, not as a food. Use only fresh truffles, if possible. To enjoy and appreciate the black truffles, 100 g is enough. With this amount we can make several recipes. Read the rest of this entry »

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Presenting The Black Truffle

Tuber melanosporum, Perigord black truffle, the black winter truffle.

About half of the world’s species of edible mushrooms grow in a symbiotic relationship on the roots a number of trees. These are mycorrhizal mushrooms and they some of the world’s most expensive foods. A few of them have established worldwide markets measured in millions of dollars while others are only known locally. Read the rest of this entry »

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