Fresh Black truffle Pieces – Tuber melanosporum

Fresh Tuber melanosporum Pieces for Sauces, Fillings and Butter

Fresh Black truffle pieces are irregular portions of genuine Tuber melanosporum, selected where whole-specimen presentation is not required.

This practical format suits chopping, grating, sauces, fillings, compound butter and professional kitchen use. It may contain naturally broken portions, trimmed fragments and pieces with exposed cut surfaces.

What This Selection Contains

This product contains fresh pieces of Tuber melanosporum, including portions with dark exterior and exposed marbled interior. Larger and smaller pieces may be combined to reach the ordered net weight; no fixed number, size or shape is guaranteed.

The Pieces format is separate from the commercial grading of whole specimens and should not automatically be interpreted as C Grade.

Season and Availability

The main European season for fresh Tuber melanosporum generally runs from December to March. Exact availability, maturity and volume vary by region, weather and harvest conditions. View current products in our fresh truffles in season collection.

Natural Piece Variation

Pieces naturally vary in size, shape, exterior coverage, exposed interior, colour, marbling, moisture and aroma. These differences result from the original specimen and preparation. They do not indicate another species or guarantee stronger or weaker aroma than a whole specimen of equal maturity and freshness.

Appearance, Aroma and Texture

Remaining exterior surfaces are generally dark brown to black and may show the small polygonal warts of mature Tuber melanosporum. Exposed interiors may range from brown to nearly black and are crossed by fine branching pale veins.

The aroma is generally earthy, woodland-like, nutty and savoury, sometimes with mildly musky or cocoa-like notes. Intensity varies with maturity, freshness, growing conditions, storage and harvest.

How to Use Fresh Black Truffle Pieces

Clean only where necessary shortly before preparation. Depending on size, the pieces may be chopped, grated, thinly sliced or added to a warm finished dish.

• Chop into butter- or cream-based sauces.
• Grate into pasta, risotto, polenta or potatoes.
• Combine with eggs, butter, cream or mild cheeses.
• Use in fillings, savoury pastry or compound butter.
• Add to poultry, veal, beef or game dishes.
• Finish gently warmed soups and sauces before serving.

Add most of the product near the end of preparation. Gentle warmth can release its aroma, while prolonged cooking and intense direct heat may reduce it. Use restrained seasoning and avoid strongly acidic, heavily spiced or intensely flavoured ingredients.

Express Delivery in Insulated Packaging

The pieces are placed in closed food-safe packaging and prepared for Express Delivery in Insulated Packaging with cooling materials where appropriate. This helps protect the product in transit but is not a continuously monitored cold chain. Delivery options and estimated times are shown at checkout.

Storage After Delivery

Refrigerate immediately at approximately +2°C to +4°C. Keep unopened pieces in their original clean, closed food-safe packaging.

After opening, place remaining pieces in a clean, closed food-safe container lined with dry absorbent paper. Replace the paper daily or whenever damp and refrigerate without delay. Use smaller pieces and those with larger exposed surfaces first. Do not wash, grate or finely chop before storage.

Fresh pieces are highly perishable and should be consumed as soon as possible. Follow any use-by date and storage instructions supplied with the product.

Important Product Information

This is a fresh, highly perishable seasonal product. Natural variation in size, shape, colour, marbling, moisture and aroma is expected. Standard withdrawal returns do not apply, without affecting statutory rights for damaged, defective or incorrectly supplied goods.