Frozen Burgundy Truffle – Tuber uncinatum (B Grade)
Its unique flavour profile adds a delightful flavour to your favorite dishes
Explore the Unique Qualities of Frozen Autumn Truffle
Frozen Autumn Truffle Tuber uncinatum captures peak-season aroma and complex, nutty depth thanks to a specialized freezing process that preserves its quality year-round. Ready to grate or shave, it elevates pasta, risotto, eggs and roasted meats with rich, earthy character. For enhanced flavour, finish with a few drops of quality truffle oil and shave the truffle thinly just before serving to release its full fragrance.
What is Frozen Autumn Truffle?
The frozen autumn truffle, scientifically known as Tuber uncinatum, is a sought-after delicacy prized for its earthy aroma and complex flavour profile. This B Grade quality truffle is carefully harvested during the autumn season and frozen promptly to preserve its freshness and taste. Unlike fresh truffles, freezing extends shelf life, making these truffles ideal for gourmet chefs and food enthusiasts who want to enjoy premium truffles beyond their natural growing season. Incorporating frozen autumn truffle into dishes adds a subtle yet distinct aroma that elevates any culinary creation.
Flavour Profile and Culinary Uses
Frozen autumn truffle offers a deep, musky flavour with hints of nuttiness and earthiness characteristic of the Tuber uncinatum species. Although classified as B Grade, these truffles maintain excellent flavour and texture, suitable for enhancing a variety of dishes, from risottos and pasta to meat and egg preparations. The freezing process seals in the natural tastes, allowing chefs to create consistent, high-quality meals. It is best to slice or shave the truffle thinly to maximize its aromatic intensity and complement the ingredients without overpowering them.
Storage and Handling Recommendations
Proper storage and handling are essential to maintain the quality of frozen autumn truffle. Keep the truffle in an airtight container or vacuum-sealed packaging to prevent moisture and freezer burn. Thaw it gently in the refrigerator before use to preserve texture and aroma. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as it can degrade quality. When working with frozen autumn truffle, shave or grate it just prior to serving to ensure the freshest taste. Following these guidelines guarantees that the B Grade Tuber uncinatum delivers satisfying flavour and excellent value in every dish.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
The frozen truffles are vacuum-packed and placed in an insulated transport container with cooling materials appropriate for the destination and expected transit time.
Terra Ross uses an express or temperature-appropriate courier service according to the destination. Frozen products are available only for countries and delivery routes where suitable transport conditions can be provided.
Delivery availability, courier service and estimated transit time are shown during checkout. Collect the parcel promptly and transfer the unopened product to a freezer at or below −18°C immediately after delivery.
If the package arrives damaged, significantly delayed or with signs that the required frozen condition has not been maintained, photograph the parcel and product and contact Terra Ross before using it.
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 frozen truffles are delicately vacuum-packed then placed in a durable, all-weather EPS container, accompanied by an ice pack to ensure their temperature.
For optimal storage or transportation of frozen truffles, seal them tightly in a vacuum sealer or storage container.
- Scientific name: Tuber uncinatum Chatin
- English name: Burgundy Truffle
- Alternative English name: Autumn Truffle
- French name: Truffe de Bourgogne
- Italian name: Tartufo uncinato
The product contains frozen Tuber uncinatum. It should not be confused with Black Summer Truffle (Tuber aestivum), Black Winter Truffle (Tuber melanosporum) or Winter Truffle (Tuber brumale).
The truffles are inspected before processing and selected for species, maturity, firmness and sound internal condition. Pieces showing unacceptable deterioration, excessive softness or visible pest damage are excluded.
The selected truffles are washed, individually quick frozen and vacuum-packed under controlled production conditions.
- Food-safety system: production in accordance with HACCP procedures
- IFS documentation: available where applicable
- Traceability: maintained through production and batch identification
The product is handled and processed in accordance with applicable European Union food-safety requirements.
- Pesticide residues: controlled against applicable EU maximum residue limits.
- Chemical contaminants: controlled against applicable EU maximum levels for food contaminants.
- Traceability: batch and production records are maintained.
- Product condition: frozen, vacuum-packed and intended to remain stored at or below −18°C.
Product specifications and available supporting documentation can be provided to professional customers on request.
- Ingredients: 100% Burgundy Truffle (Tuber uncinatum)
- GMO: no genetically modified ingredients are intentionally used
- Declared allergens: none
- Additives: none
- Added flavourings: none
- Suitable for vegans: yes
- Processing: washed, selected, individually quick frozen and vacuum-packed
Customers with severe allergies should review the current product label and contact Terra Ross if additional production or cross-contact information is required.
- External colour: dark brown to black.
- Interior colour: dark grey-brown to brown-black with pale branching veins.
- Aroma: earthy woodland aroma with mild nutty and mushroom-like notes.
- Flavour: characteristic Burgundy Truffle flavour with earthy and mildly nutty notes.
- Texture: the truffles become naturally softer after defrosting than freshly harvested truffles.
Aroma intensity, colour and internal marbling vary naturally between individual truffles and seasonal harvests.
Depending on the season, harvest availability and approved supply batch, Terra Ross sources wild Tuber uncinatum from Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy or Spain.
The applicable country of origin and batch information are shown on the product label or accompanying traceability documentation.
Manufacturer: Terra Ross Ltd.
VAT number: BG201730901
Production facility:
Business Zone Peristar
3 Mebelna Street
7200 Razgrad
Bulgaria
For product specifications, batch documentation or professional enquiries, contact Terra Ross through the contact details published on the website.
