Frozen Black Truffle – Tuber melanosporum (A Grade)

Frozen Tuber melanosporum – A Grade for Culinary Preparation

Frozen Black Truffle – Tuber melanosporum (A Grade) consists of whole truffles selected for physical condition, shape and size before being frozen. Individual truffles are typically 20–100 g and approximately 3–6 cm in diameter.

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What A Grade Means

A Grade describes the physical commercial selection of the whole truffles rather than a guaranteed level of aroma or flavour intensity. Natural variation in shape, size, surface texture, colour and condition occurs between individual truffles and batches.

Appearance, Aroma and Texture

Tuber melanosporum typically has a dark brown to black exterior and a dark grey to black interior crossed by pale branching veins. Its aroma and flavour are characteristic of the species, with natural variation between individual truffles and batches.

Freezing naturally changes the texture of fresh truffle, and the product may become softer after defrosting. Aromatic intensity may also change after freezing and defrosting.

How to Use Frozen A Grade Black Truffle

Defrost only the quantity required under refrigeration and use it promptly. The truffle can be sliced, grated or chopped for pasta, risotto, eggs, potatoes, butter preparations, cream-based sauces, poultry and meat dishes. Where practical, add it toward the end of cooking to limit unnecessary aroma loss from prolonged high heat.

Frozen Storage

Transfer the product to a freezer promptly after delivery and keep it stored at or below −18°C. Keep the package sealed to reduce dehydration and absorption of surrounding odours. Do not refreeze thawed product unless the current product label specifically permits it.

Shipping and Protective Packaging

Frozen products are prepared for dispatch in insulated transport packaging with cooling materials. Available courier services, shipping charges and estimated transit times depend on the destination and the service selected at checkout.

Insulated transport packaging and cooling materials help protect the frozen product during transit but do not constitute continuously monitored refrigerated transport unless such a service is explicitly stated.

Important Product Information

Frozen truffles are natural products. Individual weight, diameter, shape, colour, marbling, moisture, texture and aroma vary naturally between individual truffles and production batches. A Grade describes physical commercial selection and does not guarantee a specific aroma or flavour intensity.