Tuber aestivum
Black Summer Truffle - Tuber aestivum (Scorzone)
Use generously and over warm fat, dairy, eggs, pasta, risotto, or burrata. Do not bury it under aggressive sauces.
Reduce waste and protect aroma
Treat fresh truffles like a living ingredient.
Fresh truffles are aromatic, fragile, and highly perishable. Inspect them at handoff, store them cold and dry, and plan the first service window before they arrive.
At handoffinspect aroma
Coldrefrigerated
Drypaper wrapped
Fresh truffle storage
First 48 hours decide the experience.
Step
Action
Why
Inspect
Check aroma, firmness, visible quality, and species at delivery handoff.
Quality issues must be caught before the truffle enters service storage.
Wrap
Wrap individually in clean absorbent paper and change paper daily.
Moisture is the enemy of aroma and texture.
Chill
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator, away from strong odors.
Truffles absorb and release aromas quickly.
Use fast
Plan service quickly, especially for Black Summer Truffle - Tuber aestivum (Scorzone).
Milder species lose impact faster in practical kitchen use.
Use by species
Match technique to aroma intensity.
Fresh truffles are not interchangeable. Use each species where its aroma, texture, and intensity perform best.
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Garlicky and assertive. Use with butter, pasta, eggs, and dairy-forward plates. Name it clearly as Tuber borchii.
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White Alba Truffle - Tuber magnatum
Use raw and sparingly over simple warm dishes when available. Market-only, POA, and currently out of stock.
Tuber aestivum
Frozen Black Summer Truffle - Tuber aestivum (Scorzone)
Use for cooking, prep, sauces, and planned kitchen formats. Frozen stock serves a different kitchen role than fresh weekly lots.
Made in Italy
Italian Truffle Pantry products after opening
After opening, follow the label for refrigeration, best-before guidance, and allergen information. Keep jars sealed, chilled when required, and away from strong odours.
At handoff
A better truffle experience starts the moment it arrives.
Inspect aroma, firmness, and visible quality before the product enters kitchen storage. Once accepted, wrap each truffle in clean absorbent paper, place it in a sealed refrigerated container, and change the paper daily.
Storage answers
How to store and use fresh truffles.
Fresh truffles are fragile, aromatic ingredients. These rules protect aroma, texture, and service quality.
How should fresh truffles be stored?
Inspect fresh truffles at handoff. Once accepted, wrap each truffle in clean absorbent paper, place it in a sealed refrigerated container, keep away from strong odours, and change the paper daily.
Should fresh truffles be washed before storage?
No. Avoid washing before storage and do not seal wet truffles without absorbent paper. Moisture shortens aroma life and can damage texture.
How fast should Black Summer Truffle be used?
Plan the first service window before the truffles arrive. Black Summer Truffle - Tuber aestivum is delicate and performs best when used quickly over warm fat, dairy, eggs, pasta, risotto, or burrata.
Plan the dish before the truffles arrive.
Fresh truffles reward preparation. Choose the species, portion size, storage plan, and first service window before delivery day.