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Fresh Black Summer Truffle – Tuber aestivum (A Grade)

Hand-selected A Grade Tuber aestivum for versatile slicing, shaving and cooking.

Fresh Black Summer Truffle – Tuber aestivum A Grade

Fresh Black Summer Truffle (Tuber aestivum) is a seasonal European truffle with a delicate earthy aroma, firm texture and mild nutty flavour. Its naturally balanced character makes it a versatile ingredient for pasta, risotto, eggs, potatoes, sauces and lightly seasoned meat dishes.

Terra Ross A Grade truffles are individually inspected and selected for freshness, firmness, maturity and good overall condition. Choose the required total quantity from the available pack-size options.

What A Grade Means

A Grade offers a practical balance between attractive natural presentation and culinary versatility. The selection consists predominantly of whole truffles with generally rounded or regular shapes, while allowing a limited proportion of naturally irregular, lightly scratched, cut or partially broken pieces.

Up to 30% of the total product weight may consist of truffles with these permitted physical variations. Truffles showing softness, decay, serious deterioration or visible insect infestation are not accepted.

A Grade is suitable for restaurants, professional kitchens and home cooks who require fresh truffles for shaving, slicing, grating and general culinary preparation without needing the highest presentation standard of EXTRA Grade.

Commercial grade primarily describes size, shape and physical condition. Aroma intensity varies naturally according to maturity, freshness, seasonal conditions and the individual harvest.

Individual Truffle Size

Individual truffles generally weigh approximately 15–100 g and measure approximately 3–8 cm in diameter. Because truffles are naturally formed underground, variation in weight, diameter, shape and surface appearance is expected.

The selected product quantity refers to the total weight supplied rather than the exact number of individual truffles included in the order.

Aroma, Flavour and Texture

Fresh Tuber aestivum has a delicate earthy and woodland aroma with mild nutty and mushroom-like notes. As it matures, the interior develops a pale beige to light hazelnut-brown colour with fine natural marbling.

The texture should be firm when fresh. Its aroma becomes more noticeable after slicing or shaving, particularly when the truffle is served over warm food.

How to Use Fresh Summer Truffle

Clean the truffle gently immediately before use. Depending on its shape and condition, it can be thinly shaved, sliced, grated or finely chopped. Add it at the end of preparation or shortly before serving.

Avoid prolonged cooking and intense direct heat, which can reduce the naturally delicate aroma of Tuber aestivum.

Recommended culinary uses include:

shaved or sliced over fresh pasta and risotto;
grated over scrambled, poached or fried eggs;
served with potato purée or roasted potatoes;
combined with butter, cream and mild cheeses;
finely chopped into sauces, fillings or compound butter;
served with mushrooms, poultry, veal or lightly seasoned meat dishes.

For the best balance, use restrained seasoning and avoid strongly acidic, heavily spiced or intensely smoked ingredients.

Freshness, Packing and Delivery

Every order is inspected before dispatch. The truffles are carefully wrapped in absorbent paper, placed in food-safe protective packaging and packed in insulated packaging with cooling materials.

Delivery availability, courier service and transit time depend on the destination. Check the available delivery options for your country at checkout before ordering.

Fresh truffles are natural seasonal products. Availability, individual shape, colour, marbling, maturity and aroma may vary between individual truffles and harvests.

Storage After Delivery

Open the packaging and refrigerate the truffles immediately after delivery at approximately +2°C to +4°C. Keep them dry in a sealed glass container lined with clean absorbent paper.

Replace the paper every day and inspect the truffles regularly. For the best aroma, flavour and texture, use them preferably within 5–8 days, depending on their condition when received.

Do not wash, slice or shave the truffles until shortly before preparation.

Important Product Information

Species: Black Summer Truffle – Tuber aestivum
Grade: A Grade
Condition: Fresh
Individual weight: approximately 15–100 g per truffle
Approximate diameter: 3–8 cm
Selection: predominantly whole truffles with generally rounded or regular natural shapes
Permitted variation: up to 30% by weight may include naturally irregular, lightly scratched, cut or partially broken truffles
Suitable for: shaving, slicing, grating, chopping and general culinary preparation
Packing: absorbent paper, food-safe protective packaging and insulated packaging with cooling materials
Storage: keep refrigerated at approximately +2°C to +4°C and use promptly
Natural variation: appearance, marbling, maturity and aroma vary between individual truffles

Fresh truffles are perishable food products and are not covered by the standard right of withdrawal. This does not affect your legal rights if the product arrives damaged, defective or different from what was ordered.

Explore more sizes and quality selections in the Black Summer Truffle collection or visit the Terra Ross Summer Truffle Guide for preparation, storage and serving advice.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Quality Characteristics

A Grade – Tuber aestivum

Each truffle is individually inspected and selected for freshness, firmness, maturity and good overall condition.

Species: 100% wild Black Summer Truffle – Tuber aestivum Vittad.
Individual weight: approximately 15–100 g per truffle.
Approximate diameter: 3–8 cm.
Shape: generally rounded or regular, with natural variation.
Condition: predominantly whole, firm and fresh truffles.
Permitted variation: up to 30% of the selection by weight may include naturally irregular, lightly scratched, cut or partially broken truffles.
Excluded condition: truffles showing softness, decay, serious deterioration or visible insect infestation are not accepted.
Suitable for: shaving, slicing, grating, chopping, finishing warm dishes and general culinary preparation.

Commercial grade describes size, shape and physical condition. Aroma intensity varies naturally according to maturity, freshness and the individual harvest.

Appearance, Aroma and Flavour

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 and Allergen Information

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.

Country of Origin

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.

Storage and Recommended Consumption

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.

Shipping and Protective Packaging

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.

Food Safety and Quality Control

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.

Regulatory Quality Parameters

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.

Alternative Names

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.

Food Business Operator Information

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.

Fresh Tuber aestivum shaved over warm tagliatelle with Parmesan

Serving Suggestions for Fresh Summer Truffles

Shave, slice or grate fresh Tuber aestivum over warm pasta, risotto, eggs, potatoes, creamy sauces or mild cheeses.

For the best balance of aroma and flavour, pair Summer Truffle with simple ingredients such as butter, Parmesan, cream, mushrooms, poultry or seasonal vegetables. Add it shortly before serving and avoid prolonged cooking or intense direct heat.