Fresh Black Truffle – Tuber melanosporum (B Grade)

A Practical Culinary Grade for Slicing, Grating and Sauces

Fresh Black truffle (Tuber melanosporum), also known as Périgord Black Truffle, is prized for its earthy aroma, firm texture and complex savoury flavour. It is traditionally used with pasta, risotto, eggs, potatoes, meat, sauces and butter-based preparations.

Terra Ross B Grade specimens are individually inspected and selected for freshness, firmness, maturity and culinary suitability. Choose the required total quantity from the available pack-size options. Explore the Black Truffle collection to compare grades and formats.

Season and Availability

The main European season for fresh Tuber melanosporum generally runs from December to March. Exact harvest dates, maturity and availability vary according to the producing region, weather and current seasonal conditions.

What B Grade Means

B Grade is a practical culinary selection intended for slicing, grating, chopping, sauces, fillings and preparations in which premium whole-specimen presentation is not essential. Individual specimens are generally smaller and may have naturally irregular shapes, superficial scratches or limited clean cuts. For comparison, see the fresh truffle grade guide.

These permitted physical variations affect appearance and the most suitable method of preparation but do not change the declared species. Specimens showing softness, decay, serious deterioration or visible insect infestation are not accepted.

Individual Specimen Size

Individual B Grade specimens generally weigh approximately 5–15 g and measure around 1–3 cm in diameter. Because Tuber melanosporum develops naturally underground, variation in weight, diameter, shape, surface texture and appearance is expected.

Aroma, Flavour and Texture

Fresh Tuber melanosporum typically has a deep earthy and woodland aroma with savoury, nutty and mildly musky notes. Its aromatic profile may also develop subtle cocoa-like characteristics, depending on maturity and the individual harvest.

The interior is generally dark brown to nearly black and crossed by fine branching pale veins. Exact colour, marbling and aromatic intensity vary naturally between individual specimens.

How to Use Fresh Black Truffle

Clean each specimen gently shortly before use. Depending on its individual size and shape, it can be thinly sliced, grated or finely chopped. Add it near the end of preparation or immediately before serving.

Gentle warmth can help release the aroma, but prolonged cooking and intense direct heat should be avoided.

Recommended culinary uses include:

• slicing or grating over fresh pasta, risotto or polenta;
• serving with scrambled, poached or fried eggs;
• combining with potato purée or roasted potatoes;
• incorporating into butter, cream and mild cheese preparations;
• finely chopping into sauces, fillings or compound butter;
• serving with poultry, veal, beef or game.

For a balanced result, use restrained seasoning and avoid strongly acidic, heavily spiced or intensely flavoured ingredients that may overpower the natural aroma.

Express Delivery in Insulated Packaging

Fresh specimens are individually inspected, wrapped in absorbent paper and placed in food-safe protective packaging. Orders are dispatched using express delivery in insulated packaging with cooling materials where appropriate.

The insulated packaging is designed to help protect the product during transit but does not constitute a continuously monitored cold chain. Available delivery services and estimated transit times depend on the destination and are shown at checkout.

Storage After Delivery

Refrigerate promptly at approximately +2°C to +4°C. Wrap each specimen in clean, dry absorbent paper and place it in a clean, closed glass container. Replace the paper every day or whenever it becomes damp. See the truffle storage guides for more guidance.

For the best aroma, flavour and texture, consumption within approximately 5–8 days is generally recommended, depending on the condition upon arrival. This is general guidance rather than a guaranteed shelf life.

Important Product Information

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