Botanical specialities
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Black truffle (Tuber melanosporum)
The large black winter truffle, with a powerful, deep fragrance.
Tuber melanosporum is the black winter truffle, the most sought-after in fine dining. Its flesh, black with purplish highlights, is veined with fine white marbling. Its intense fragrance, woody, earthy and slightly sweet, diffuses into fats and hot preparations. It is grated or sliced at the last moment to preserve its aroma.
- Availability
- Peak season: December → March
- Flavour
- woody, earthy, intense and deep
In the kitchen
- Grated over scrambled eggs or an omelette
- In slices over fresh pasta or a risotto
- Slipped under the skin of a roast chicken
Origins, sizes and packaging vary with the seasons: our sales team will confirm current availability.
Seasons and origins
- Early season
- Peak season
- Late season
- Available but scarce
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| Availability |
Indicative calendar based on our sales over the last two years. Our sales team will confirm current availability.
Netherlands
