Season: From September till January
Origin:Italy
The Southern European white truffle, Tuber Magnatum Pico is one of the most renowned in the world, and gourmets and culinary connoisseurs are increasingly attracted by this amazing truffle.
It is the most exclusive edible truffle in the world. Magnatum Pico connects with roots of poplar, willow, hazel, oak and hazel trees and the time of its harvest is very short – from September till January
Its skin (peridium) is smooth and ochre yellow or olive yellow in colour, and sometimes it can reveal a more rustic cracked area or light red spots. The gleba (fleshy inner mass) is firm in structure, at the beginning whitish and then pale yellow, ochre brown, reddish brown, streaked with many thin white lines.
Intensive in loascent and strong but pleasant in flavor.
Fresh Truffles should be consumed as soon as possible.
They last just a few days.
For best storing: wrap each truffle singularly in paper towel, place them inside a glass jar, and store in your fridge. Replace the paper towel daily.
Remember: Truffles do not like humidity!
Truffle is underground tuberous fungus, considered to be the height of gastronomy. It grows in the heart of central and southern Europe, in a humid and grey soil of the European forests. This hidden treasure can be located by means of specially trained dogs.
All Fresh Truffles are shipped via Priority Overnight. Orders must be received by 2 PM EST Monday-Wed to receive the next day. Orders placed after the deadline or on the weekend will then ship Monday.
Products shown are examples. Please note truffles are natural products and range in size, shape, and color.
- order will be shipped the next business day, likely Monday for Tuesday delivery.
