What is Black Summer Truffle - Tuber aestivum?

Q: What is Black Summer Truffle - Tuber aestivum?

Black Summer Truffle - Tuber aestivum, also called Scorzone, is a fresh culinary truffle with a delicate, nutty profile. Black Summer Truffle - Tuber aestivum is retained here as seasonal education and is not listed in the current shop catalog.

Q: How should chefs use Tuber aestivum?

Chefs should shave Tuber aestivum generously over warm pasta, eggs, risotto, potatoes, burrata, and light dairy-based sauces. It should be finished over the dish rather than cooked hard.

Q: Is Tuber aestivum the same as Burgundy Truffle?

No. Tuber aestivum is Black Summer Truffle, while Burgundy Truffle is Tuber uncinatum. Tuber aestivum is usually more delicate; Tuber uncinatum has a richer autumn aroma and is one of the current Grade I fresh allocations.

Black Summer Truffle - Tuber aestivum, also called Scorzone, is a delicate, nutty fresh culinary truffle. Black Summer Truffle is currently out of stock; the current Grade I allocation is shared through the Thursday Harvest List.

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Direct answer

Black Summer Truffle - Tuber aestivum is a fresh culinary truffle with a delicate, nutty profile. It is often called Scorzone and performs best when shaved generously over warm, simple dishes.

Flavour and aroma

Tuber aestivum is gentler than autumn or white truffles. Its value is not in overpowering aroma; it is in a clean, nutty finish that works with warm fat, starch, eggs, and dairy.

Best uses for chefs

Warm tagliatelle with butter or light cream.
Soft eggs, omelettes, and brunch dishes.
Risotto, potatoes, burrata, and fresh cheese.
Tableside shaving where aroma reaches the guest immediately.

Availability note

Tuber House sells fresh truffles with commercial and Latin species names. Black Summer Truffle - Tuber aestivum · Scorzone is currently out of stock. Black Autumn Truffle - Tuber uncinatum · Grade I and White Truffle - Tuber magnatum Pico · Grade I are currently in stock.

Tuber aestivum FAQs

Short answers about Black Summer Truffle.

Use the commercial and Latin names together on menus and buying notes.

What is Black Summer Truffle - Tuber aestivum?

Black Summer Truffle - Tuber aestivum, also called Scorzone, is a fresh culinary truffle with a delicate, nutty profile. Tuber House currently lists it as out of stock; the live Grade I allocation appears in the Thursday Harvest List.

How should chefs use Tuber aestivum?

Chefs should shave Tuber aestivum generously over warm pasta, eggs, risotto, potatoes, burrata, and light dairy-based sauces. It should be finished over the dish rather than cooked hard.

Is Tuber aestivum the same as Burgundy Truffle?

No. Tuber aestivum is Black Summer Truffle, while Burgundy Truffle is Tuber uncinatum. Tuber uncinatum has a richer autumn aroma and is currently in stock as a Grade I lot.

Order the current Grade I Tuber aestivum lot.

Customers on the Thursday Harvest List receive current photos, available grams, and price per gram as availability changes.

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