FRESH FINE WHITE TRUFFLE
The Prized White Truffle (tuber magnatum Pico), known worldwide as the Alba Prized White Truffle, is harvested from September 15 to January 31.
The Truffle par excellence, the most coveted, both by expert chefs and singles, from all over the world.
Its aroma is unmistakable, suave yet intense, velvety yet assertive.
DESCRIPTION
The Prized White Truffle (tuber magnatum Pico), known throughout the world as the White Truffle of Alba has an unmistakable aroma, suave yet intense, velvety yet assertive.
The gleba (inner flesh) is characterized by a color ranging from powdery pink to deep pink, almost brown, with very fine veins.
The peridium (outer rind) is smooth, light yellow to ochre in color depending on where it is harvested. In fact, it is the diversity of environments that gives different characteristics and scents that makes each truffle unique.
COLLECTION PERIOD
The Prized White Truffle (tuber magnatum Pico) is harvested FROM SEPTEMBER 15 to JANUARY 31.
WHERE IT GROWS.
The ideal habitat where it thrives is rich in vegetation, moist with little insolation, in valley bottoms, along streams and in forests where proper moisture is maintained. It is found at elevations ranging from 100 to 500/600 meters above sea level. The tree species with which it best lives in symbiosis are Oaks, Willows, Hornbeams, Lime trees and Poplars.
The search for this very rare mushroom is among the most difficult, as it is the only Truffle that can be found even at a depth of one meter, and this even more makes us understand its rarity and its difficulty in identifying it.
IN THE KITCHEN.
The White Truffle in cooking does not tolerate high temperatures in fact it is recommended to use it only raw. To enhance its wonderful aromas, one always tries to tie it to a fatty condiment, which in this case is butter.
Recommended on 'fried egg, on pasta dishes or risottos, ideal on cheese fondue.
Recommended recipe: RAVIOLI RICOTTA AND WHITE TRUFFLE
METHOD OF USE.
It is recommended to wash the Truffle only when necessary with the help of a soft bristle brush under cold running water and to dry it well with paper towels before use.
It is preferable to consume the Prized White Truffle raw so as not to lose its refined aroma.
Therefore you should use a truffle slic er to cut it into very thin slices to embellish your dishes.
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