Fresh Black Winter Truffle - Tuber brumale vitt.,
Other Names: Winter truffle, truffle mushroom, black winter truffle, winter black truffle, Tuber brumale
Season: November-February
Storage Conditions: In the refrigerator at +2 degrees Celsius
Optimal storage conditions provide a shelf life of 7-10 days.
How many grams of truffle mushrooms should I buy?
It is recommended to buy 7-10 grams of truffle mushrooms per person. One piece of 50 grams of truffle is approximately the size of a golf ball and is sufficient for a meal for 5 people.
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Quality Standards
Quality standards may vary depending on the truffle mushroom species. Here are the quality standards for winter truffle mushrooms:
Extra Quality: 10 grams and above per piece. The outer layer, known as peridium, is 90% flawless and has a smooth shape. Due to its quality and flawless appearance, it is used in the world's best restaurants. If you want to present it in thin slices, you should prefer extra quality. The smooth outer shell extends its shelf life, preserving its aroma for a longer time.
A Quality: Between 7-10 grams. Irregular shape and more than 20% scratches or cracks in the peridium. It is a high-quality truffle mushroom with a good aroma, but its shape is not as smooth as extra quality. If you want to present it in thin slices, you may not achieve round, smooth shapes. You can use some in sauce or grate and some in thin slices for presentation.
B Quality: Truffle mushrooms with up to 40% breakage weighing over 5 grams. These smaller truffle mushrooms have the same characteristics as larger pieces but limit their use in the kitchen depending on what you want to cook. Ideal for use in sauces.
How truffles are shipped?
After the truffles are classified by quality, they are washed and packaged.
Truffless, packed in modified atmosphere, are repackaged in temperature-insulated Styrofoam boxes containing ice packs before being shipped to your homes, ensuring the cold chain is not broken.
How to store truffle mushrooms?
If you don't consume all the black truffle mushrooms immediately after purchase, you should know how to preserve them.
For such an exquisite product, the importance of proper preservation to maintain its aroma and quality cannot be overstated.
Black truffle should be consumed within 5 days at the latest after receipt; otherwise, it will lose its aroma every day, even if it does not spoil.
If it will not be consumed immediately, store it without opening the vacuum package.
After opening the package, store it in the refrigerator, wrapped in paper towels, in a glass jar.
If you want to store it for a longer time, freezing is possible. Freezing the truffle mushroom in a closed plastic container will help preserve its aroma.
Return Policy
Before delivering truffle mushrooms to you, we go through various quality processes and only offer the highest quality truffle mushrooms for retail. However, if you still think there is an issue with the shipment, you can request a return by emailing the problem with photos within 24 hours of receiving your package. If your return request is approved, you must ship the truffle mushroom back within 24 hours in its original packaging and with frozen ice packs. Returns will not be accepted for products that have not been sent in accordance with the instructions as it is a perishable food item.