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Fresh Black Truffle - Tuber Melanosporum (A-grade)

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Price: £44.00 Unit price: £880.00 GBP/kg
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Experience the Excellence of Fresh Black Truffle

The fresh black truffle Tuber Melanosporum A-grade, known as the "black diamond", impresses with a deep, elegant aroma and a complex taste with earthy, slightly sweet and spicy nuances. The first-class shape and density make it ideal for professional chefs and connoisseurs. Perfect for pasta, risotto, eggs, meats, fine pizza and sauces, it unfolds its fullest aroma when warm. This prestigious truffle adds luxury, depth and sophistication to any dish.

What Makes Fresh Black Truffle Special?

The fresh black truffle, scientifically known as Tuber Melanosporum, is celebrated worldwide for its unique aroma and rich flavor. This A-grade truffle is harvested at peak maturity, ensuring the highest quality for culinary use. Its distinctive earthy scent and deep, complex taste add a luxurious touch to any dish, from simple pastas to intricate gourmet meals. Using fresh black truffle elevates flavors and offers a rare sensory experience that chefs and food enthusiasts highly prize. Choosing fresh over preserved truffle guarantees an authentic, premium quality ingredient for your kitchen.

Cultivation and Harvesting of A-grade Tuber Melanosporum

Fresh black truffle is cultivated primarily in specific climates with calcareous soil, often found in Southern Europe. The A-grade classification indicates superior size, texture, and aroma, resulting from careful selection during harvesting. Truffle hunters use trained dogs to locate mature truffles buried underground near tree roots. This careful and sustainable harvesting method preserves the truffle's integrity and freshness. Each piece is handpicked with precision to maintain its delicate structure, ensuring the freshest, most aromatic black truffle reaches your table in perfect condition.

How to Use Fresh Black Truffle in Your Culinary Creations

Incorporating fresh black truffle into your recipes can transform everyday meals into extraordinary culinary experiences. Typically sliced thinly or shaved over dishes, it complements rich foods such as risotto, eggs, meats, and creamy sauces. Because of its intense aroma, small quantities are enough to provide a luxurious boost. For best flavor retention, add fresh black truffle just before serving. Its natural oils release enticing aromas that enhance both home cooking and professional cuisine. Storing it properly—wrapped in paper towels inside an airtight container—helps preserve freshness for several days.

 

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Calories, 35
Total Fat 0.7g, 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g, 0%
Trans Fat, 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat, 0.8g
Monounsaturated Fat, 0.1g
Sodium 21.6mg, 1%
Total Carbohydrates 5.5g, 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g, 10%
Sugars, 0.6g
Protein, 3.9g
Vitamin D 5.3mcg, 26%
Calcium 44mg, 3%
Iron 12.8mg, 71%
Potassium 424.2mg, 9%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

A-grade | Tuber Melanosporum selection contains:

Every truffle we deliver is hand-selected with great care by trained professionals to meet our high standards:

Type: 100% Cultivated - Tuber Melanosporum vitt

Unmatched Flavor: Delivers an intense, aroma and taste

Quality selection: Handpicked for excellence

Freshest Truffles:  Harvested This Week

Weight: from 15 to 100 grams per truffle

Diameter: over 3 to 7 cm in diameter

Condition: May have minor cuts and scratches

Suitable: for slicing in front of the customer

We rely on DHL Express to deliver fresh truffles to Europe and the UK. Our extensive experience shows that DHL consistently provides the most reliable services with minimal delays.

Our fresh truffles are delicately wrapped in paper and placed in a sturdy cardboard box. This box is then placed in a durable, all-weather EPS container, accompanied by an ice pack to ensure their temperature remains ideal during transport.

Note: We do not use vacuum packaging for fresh truffles, as this packaging is not suitable for this type of product.

Immediately upon receipt, open and refrigerate at +2°C

Use Quickly: last only a few days, so consume them promptly

Extend Lifespan:

  • Wrap each truffle in a paper towel
  • Place them in a glass jar
  • Store the jar in the fridge

Daily Care: Replace the paper towel daily to avoid humidity

Optimal Durability: 5-8 days

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HACCP: Manufactured in accordance with the HACCP standard

IFS: Available

Pesticide Residues: Below Maximum Limit - 396/2005/EC

Chemical Contaminants: Below Maximum Limit - 1881/2006/EC

Active Pharmacological Substances: Below Maximum Limit - 470/2009/EC

GMO: In accordance with EC regulations 1829/2003 and 1830/2003, this product does not contain genetically modified proteins or DNA. Our company does not use genetically modified organisms during production.

Allergens: None

Additives: None

Flavor: None

Taste: Typical black truffle taste

Color: Black on the outside, dark gray-black core with white veins.

Smell: Typical black truffle smell

Depending on the season, quality and prices: we deliver from Europe and third countries

Manufacturer Name: Terra Ross Ltd.
VAT: BG201730901
Factory: Business zone Peristar, str.Mebelna 3, 7200 Razgrad, Bulgaria

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What is the difference in the qualities of black truffles?

At Terra Ross, we categorize truffles based on their shape and size to ensure excellent value for our discerning customers.

It is important to note: regardless of the quality category you choose, all of our fresh truffles have the same delightful aroma and taste.

Whether you prefer a larger and rounder or a smaller truffle, you can be sure that you will experience the same amazing flavors!