Summer Truffle (Tuber Aestivum)

Tuber Aestivum : The Macrosporum Tuber Truffles are known as the smooth black truffle regarded product with easy availability and affordable price. Smoot tuber found in Europe, particularly Italy. it’s common in central Italy as well

. The Smooth black truffle surface colour ranges from reddish brown to rust to blackish roughly spherical to irregular in shape and typically measures 0.5 to 2 centimetres in diameter. Smooth truffle flesh that is purplish brown to grey-brown with thin white veins.

The Melanosporum black truffle is larger than other truffles, often nearly the size of a golf ball. It grows up to 3.9 in (10 cm) with a weight range between 50g to 200g.

Economic value Winter Black Truffle

Winter black truffles have a reasonable price relative to their scent and aroma, which adds to their value. They developed a rich flavour with Hazel, Earthiness, Vanilla and Chocolate. When truffles are fully mature

The summer truffle is a highly regarded product with easy availability and affordable price. Tuber Aestivum is common in Europe, particularly Italy and France. Also, the summer truffle is black in colour with an alligator skin texture. Its end is rough and pointed with protruding warts.

The gleba is lighter than other black truffles with a nut-like flesh and yellowish tones, crossed branches of white veins. The summer black truffle is larger than other truffles, often nearly the size of a golf ball. It grows up to 3.9 in (10 cm) with a weight range between 50g to 200g.

Economic value Black Truffle

Black truffles have a reasonable price relative to their scent and aroma, which adds to their value. They developed a rich flavour with hazelnuts, earthiness, vanilla and chocolate. When truffles are fully mature their flavour reaches a quite pungent level in August. The aroma intensifies as the season progresses. 

How to Store Truffles OR  Best Ways to Store Fresh Tuber Aestivum Truffles

For having fresh Tuber truffles please: 

• Do not remove the truffles from the soil
• Enclose individual black truffles in a clean absorbent paper towel, warp the truffles inside the jar closely and store them in the fridge at +2 temperature.
• change the paper towel daily
• Wash truffles with cold water and brush them under the tap before eating
• carefully dry the black tuber with a kitchen cloth or paper towel
• Shelf Life: Summer tuber has a long shelf life of around 10/12 days from the purchase

How to use Truffles OR Delicious Ways to Enjoy Black Summer Truffles

Tuber Aestivum is aromatic and pungent, but its aroma quickly tends to fade. You should never mix them with any high-acidity ingredient as well.

Consume black truffles as soon as possible to enjoy their full aroma and eat them without any delay.

We can use Tuber Aestivum in the following ways:

1. Add them to traditional sauces by mixing them with olive oil, a bit of garlic, some salt and pepper.
2. The summer truffle pairs excellently with canapes, meat and fish.
3. They are great to use for special salads to cut them in slices.

Summer Tuber Aestivum contains No Allergen.

Does not contain: Gluten, Milk, Eggs, Sulphites or Peanuts

Tuber Aestivum Truffle Seasonality 

Tuber Aestivum peak season lasts from May to August with more widespread territory distribution than other truffles.

Tuber Aestivum truffles are more widely available compared to other varieties, they grow simply without any specific environmental requirements.

Summer truffles are found in Oak and Pine woodlands, in limestone terrains.

Market Availability: 15 May to 31 August

 

 

Black Summer Truffle Varieties

Truffles come in various types, with over a hundred different species. They are categorised mainly by season and colour, feel free to choose the best of the 5 main edible types. 

• Burgundy Truffles
• White Truffles
• Winter Black Truffles
• Bianchetto Truffles
• Summer Black Truffles

Tuber Aestivum vs other truffles

Tuber Aestivum truffles are the most affordable and widely available, though they have a mild aroma. The black Tuber Aestivum has a subtler flavour compared to Tuber brumale and Tuber melanosporum. Black Tuber Aestivum grows in different seasons as well.

 

Sourcing and Authenticity Tuber Aestivum

Summer Tuber Aestivum grows in calcareous soils, typically near Oak, hazel and beech trees where it forms association with their roots.

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F&Q

Are Summer black truffles healthy?

Yes, Tuber Aestivum can be healthy because it has a nutrient-rich, amount of protein, fibre, Vitamin C and Minerals.

What is the exact name of the summer truffle?

In 1831 Italian mycologist Carlo Vittadini described the summer truffle and called it the scientific binomial Tuber Aestivun, Tuber mesentericum Vittad is a synonym of Tuber Aestivum.  

Is truffle hard on your stomach?

A common effect reported with truffle oil is stomach upset, especially when used in large amounts. To reduce symptoms, cut back on your intake.

 

Why is truffle so expensive?

The main reasons are:

• High in demand
• Specific environmental conditions to grow 
• Difficult to cultivate and rare to produce
• Seasons availability
• Limited supplier

What do summer truffles taste like?

(summer truffle) has a very mild flavour with notes reminiscent of mild nuts and cheese. 

Why is summer truffle cheap?

Black truffles are more affordable and easy to cultivate than other truffles.