Fresh Summer Truffle – Tuber aestivum (A Grade)

Exterior: Dark brown to black, with a naturally textured surface covered with characteristic polygonal and pyramidal warts.

Interior: Pale beige to light hazelnut-brown flesh with fine natural pale veins.

Aroma: Mild to medium earthy and woodland aroma with delicate nutty and mushroom-like notes.

Flavour: Delicate, earthy and mildly nutty, with a balanced savoury character.

Texture: Firm when fresh and in suitable condition.

The intensity of the aroma, interior colour and natural marbling may vary according to maturity, freshness, growing conditions and the individual seasonal batch.

Ingredients: 100% fresh Tuber aestivum

Added ingredients: None

Additives: None

Added flavourings: None

Genetically modified ingredients: None intentionally used

EU-listed allergens: Fresh truffle is not one of the substances or products listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.

Dietary suitability: Suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Individuals may have sensitivities to foods that are not included among the legally specified allergens. If you have a known sensitivity to mushrooms or truffles, seek appropriate medical advice before consumption.

The country of origin may vary according to the season, natural availability and the batch supplied.

Terra Ross sources fresh Tuber aestivum from approved suppliers in Europe and, where applicable, other eligible countries.

The origin of the specific batch is recorded as part of the product traceability information. If the country of origin is important for your purchase, please contact us before ordering so that we can confirm the origin of the currently available batch.

Refrigeration: Store the fresh truffles at approximately +2°C to +4°C immediately after delivery.

Recommended storage method:

• Wrap each truffle in clean, dry absorbent paper.
• Place the wrapped truffles in a clean, closed glass container.
• Replace the paper every day to control excess moisture.
• Inspect the truffles regularly and remove any piece showing signs of deterioration.

Recommended consumption: Fresh truffles are highly perishable and should be consumed as soon as possible. For the best aroma and texture, use them preferably within 5–8 days, depending on their condition when received.

Important: The recommended period is guidance rather than a guaranteed shelf life. Always assess the smell, firmness and overall condition before use.

Fresh truffles are carefully wrapped in absorbent paper, placed in food-safe protective packaging and packed in insulated packaging with cooling materials.

Express delivery: DHL Express is used for fresh-truffle deliveries to the United Kingdom and Switzerland and is available for eligible EU destinations. Depending on the EU destination and the service selected, other available delivery methods may be shown during checkout.

Estimated delivery: Express delivery normally takes approximately 1–2 business days after dispatch. Delivery times are estimates and may be affected by the destination, public holidays, weather, customs procedures or courier delays.

After delivery: Open the packaging immediately and place the truffles in a refrigerator at approximately +2°C to +4°C.

Each batch is received, handled, inspected and packed under Terra Ross food-safety and quality-control procedures.

Manual inspection: Truffles are individually checked for firmness, general condition, visible defects and conformity with the selected commercial grade.

HACCP: Handling and packing procedures are managed under HACCP-based food-safety controls.

IFS: Terra Ross operates under an IFS-certified food-safety and quality-management system within the applicable certification scope.

Traceability: Batch information is maintained to support product identification and traceability.

Relevant product or certification documentation can be provided to professional customers upon request, where applicable.

Pesticide residues: The product is subject to the applicable maximum residue levels established by Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, as amended.

Chemical contaminants: The product is subject to the applicable maximum levels established by Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915, as amended.

Food-safety controls: Product conformity is managed through the applicable supplier controls, batch documentation, risk assessment and food-safety procedures.

Where product-specific laboratory results are required, professional customers may contact Terra Ross before ordering to confirm which documentation is available for the relevant batch.

This truffle species is commonly known as:

• Tuber aestivum Vittad.
• Black Summer Truffle
• Summer Truffle
• Saint-Jean Truffle
• Scorzone

Tuber aestivum is the scientific name used throughout this product page.

Company: Terra Ross Ltd.

VAT number: BG201730901

Business activity: Selection, handling, packing and supply of fresh truffles and specialty food products

Facility address: Business Zone Peristar, 3 Mebelna Street, 7200 Razgrad, Bulgaria

Country: Bulgaria

For product specifications, batch information, origin confirmation or professional supply enquiries, please contact Terra Ross through the contact details published on this website.

Tuber aestivum Vittad. is a seasonal European truffle commonly known as Black Summer Truffle or Summer Truffle.

Fresh specimens typically have a dark textured exterior, pale beige to light hazelnut-brown interior with fine pale veins, and a delicate earthy profile with mild nutty and mushroom-like notes.

Yes. Black Summer Truffle is a common English commercial name for Tuber aestivum Vittad.

Summer Truffle, Saint-Jean Truffle and Scorzone are also used as alternative names for the species.

Fresh Tuber aestivum is a seasonal truffle whose availability depends on the natural harvest, maturity, weather conditions and regional growing conditions.

Actual availability may therefore vary during the season and between individual harvest periods.

Commercial grades describe physical characteristics such as individual size, shape, condition, visible defects and presentation quality.

Grade does not guarantee a fixed level of aroma or flavour intensity. Aroma varies naturally according to maturity, freshness, growing conditions and the individual truffle.

Store fresh Tuber aestivum at approximately +2°C to +4°C immediately after delivery.

Wrap the truffles in clean, dry absorbent paper and place them in a clean, closed glass container. Replace the paper every day or whenever it becomes damp and inspect the truffles regularly.

Fresh truffles are highly perishable and should be consumed as soon as possible after delivery.

For the best aroma, flavour and texture, use fresh Tuber aestivum preferably within approximately 5–8 days, depending on its condition when received and how it is stored.

This period is guidance rather than a guaranteed shelf life. Always assess the smell, firmness and overall condition before use.

Clean fresh Tuber aestivum gently shortly before preparation rather than washing it in advance.

Remove remaining soil carefully with an appropriate soft brush and only as much water as necessary. Dry the truffle before slicing, shaving or grating and avoid unnecessarily abrading the natural surface.

Fresh Black Summer Truffle is best sliced, shaved or grated shortly before serving and added near the end of preparation.

Gentle warmth can help release its aroma, while prolonged cooking and intense direct heat should be avoided because they may reduce its delicate aromatic profile.

Fresh Tuber aestivum pairs particularly well with pasta, risotto, eggs, potatoes, butter, cream, mild cheeses, mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, poultry, veal and other mildly seasoned dishes.

Restrained seasoning is recommended so that strongly flavoured ingredients do not overpower the truffle's naturally delicate aroma.

Open the transport packaging promptly after delivery and inspect the truffles.

Transfer them immediately to refrigeration at approximately +2°C to +4°C. Keep them dry in a clean, closed glass container lined with clean absorbent paper and replace the paper every day or whenever it becomes damp.

If the product arrives damaged, defective or in an unsuitable condition, contact Terra Ross promptly with photographs and the relevant order details.