Fresh Summer Truffle – Tuber aestivum (B Grade)

Fresh Summer Truffle – Tuber aestivum B Grade is a practical selection of smaller and naturally irregular truffles intended for sauces, grating, slicing, fillings and professional kitchen preparation.

B Grade focuses on culinary usability rather than uniform presentation. The selection may include truffles with irregular shapes, superficial scratches, minor cuts or other natural cosmetic imperfections. Each batch is inspected before packing and must remain firm and suitable for consumption.

What B Grade Means

• Species: 100% wild-harvested Tuber aestivum Vittad.
• Typical weight: Approximately 5–15 g per truffle.
• Typical diameter: Approximately 1–3 cm.
• Shape: Small, naturally irregular or less uniform than higher commercial grades.
• Appearance: Up to 40% by weight may show minor superficial cuts or scratches.
• Condition: Firm and free from rot, excessive softness, serious deterioration and visible insect infestation.

Aroma, Flavour and Texture

Fresh Tuber aestivum has a delicate earthy and woodland aroma with mild nutty and mushroom-like notes. Its flavour is balanced and savoury, making it suitable for dishes in which the truffle should complement rather than overpower the other ingredients.

The exterior is dark brown to black with a naturally textured surface. The interior ranges from pale beige to light hazelnut brown and contains fine natural marbling. Aroma intensity, interior colour and texture may vary according to maturity, freshness, growing conditions and the individual seasonal batch.

Recommended Culinary Uses

B Grade Summer Truffles are particularly suitable for sauces, pasta, risotto, eggs, potatoes, fillings, vegetable dishes and meat preparations. Shave, slice or grate them shortly before serving, or add them near the end of preparation to avoid prolonged exposure to high heat.

For a fuller truffle character, combine them with aroma-carrying ingredients such as butter, cream, eggs, mild cheese or potatoes.

Freshness, Packing and Delivery

Fresh truffles are inspected before dispatch and packed in absorbent paper, food-safe protective packaging and insulated packaging with cooling materials. Delivery availability and estimated transit time are shown at checkout.

Storage After Delivery

Follow our fresh truffle storage guide. Refrigerate immediately at 2–4°C in a clean, dry, food-safe container, replace the absorbent paper daily and use the truffles promptly.

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.