Black Summer Truffle
T U B E R A E S T I V U M V I T T
Appearance
Flavor:
Its black skin, the
flesh is a yellowish
beige, with white
veining
The summer truffle, Tuber Aestivum,
a taste of hazelnut and fresh mushrooms that
blend into this delicate edible and offer a
unique and surprising flavor.
The summer truffle is similar in appearance
to the black winter truffle, but they are two
totally different truffles in taste and aroma.
HARVEST PERIOD :
Start Season Feb and March till end of July in Iran
Recommended Uses:
suitable for any dish. Preferably sliced if used
raw and grated if cooked. Widely used in the
preparation of jellies, filled pasta, meat rolls,
sauces for condiments. Excellent simply in
thin slices on a slice of fresh bread with the
addition of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch
of salt.
Tuber aestivum is
denser and more
massive than black
Périgord truffle. it is
black on the outside and
has warty skin, however
the similarities end
here. Its flesh, or gleba,
is similar to that of its
cousin the Burgundy
truffle. When ripe, it is
nutty beige with very fine
white veins
