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Choosing Fresh and IQF Frozen Tuber borchii
Choose fresh Tuber borchii when whole-truffle appearance, thin shaving, slicing or finishing a warm dish shortly before serving are important. EXTRA Grade places the greatest emphasis on shape and presentation, A Grade provides a versatile balance between appearance and culinary use, and B Grade is particularly practical for chopping, grating and incorporation into recipes.
Choose IQF frozen Tuber borchii for sauces, fillings, truffle butter, creams, pâtés and other cooked preparations where whole-truffle presentation is less important. Frozen truffles naturally develop a softer texture after defrosting and should not be presented as a direct replacement for fresh truffles when tableside shaving or firm texture is required.
Commercial grade describes physical selection, exterior appearance and intended culinary use; it does not guarantee a particular aroma intensity. Select the relevant product above to review individual truffle sizes, pack options, storage instructions, availability and prices for your market.
Tuber borchii FAQs: Grades, Season, Storage and Culinary Use
Find practical answers about fresh and IQF frozen Tuber borchii, including grades, season, aroma, storage, preparation, culinary use and delivery.Tuber borchii Vittad. is an edible European white truffle species commonly known as the spring white truffle, bianchetto truffle, whitish truffle or marzuolo truffle. Its appearance, colour, marbling, firmness and aromatic intensity vary naturally between individual truffles and seasonal batches.
No. Tuber borchii and Tuber magnatum are separate truffle species. Tuber borchii is commonly known as the spring white or bianchetto truffle, while Tuber magnatum is commonly known as the Alba or Italian white truffle. They differ in appearance, typical harvest period, aroma, availability and market value.
Fresh Tuber borchii is a seasonal product. Availability depends on the natural harvest period, approved supply batches, maturity and current stock. The products shown in this collection provide the most relevant current availability information. IQF frozen Tuber borchii may remain available outside the fresh harvest period, depending on stock.
Fresh Tuber borchii may develop earthy, mushroom-like, distinctly garlicky and gently nutty or buttery notes. Commercial grade primarily describes physical selection, exterior appearance and intended culinary use; it does not guarantee a particular aroma intensity. Maturity, freshness, origin, storage and the individual harvest batch have a greater influence on aromatic character.
EXTRA Grade places the greatest emphasis on whole-truffle shape and refined presentation, making it suitable for thin shaving and individual plating. A Grade consists of whole, firm truffles with generally good shape and is suitable for shaving, slicing, grating and regular professional use. B Grade may include smaller, more irregular or visibly marked truffles and is particularly practical for chopping and incorporation into sauces, fillings, butter preparations, creams and cooked dishes.
Fresh Tuber borchii is best suited to thin shaving, slicing or fine grating over warm finished dishes where appearance and texture are important. IQF frozen Tuber borchii naturally develops a softer texture after defrosting and is better suited to sauces, fillings, truffle butter, creams, pâtés and other cooked preparations. Frozen truffle is not a direct replacement for fresh truffle when firm texture or tableside presentation is required.
Use fresh Tuber borchii for pasta, risotto, eggs, potatoes, polenta, butter, cream, mild cheeses, fish and poultry. Shave, slice or grate it according to the selected grade and add it near the end of preparation or immediately before serving. Use IQF frozen Tuber borchii primarily in sauces, fillings, butter preparations, creams, pâtés and other recipes where it can be incorporated into the dish. Avoid prolonged exposure to intense direct heat.
Refrigerate fresh Tuber borchii promptly at approximately +2°C to +4°C in a clean, closed, food-safe container lined with clean absorbent paper. Inspect regularly and replace the paper whenever it becomes damp. Clean fresh truffles only shortly before use and do not soak them. Store IQF frozen Tuber borchii at −18°C or below, defrost it under refrigeration and follow the instructions on the product label. Do not refreeze after complete defrosting unless the specific product instructions expressly permit it.
Terra Ross sources fresh Tuber borchii through approved European suppliers. The country of origin may vary according to the natural harvest season, current availability and the individual supplied batch. The actual country of origin is stated on the product label or accompanying commercial documentation. Customers who require truffles from a particular origin should request confirmation before ordering.
Each batch is inspected before dispatch. Fresh truffles are protected with clean absorbent material, placed in food-safe protective packaging and packed inside insulated packaging with cooling materials. IQF frozen truffles are supplied in sealed food-safe packaging and packed with protective cooling materials appropriate to the selected delivery service. Available express services, dispatch days and estimated transit times depend on the destination and the options shown at checkout. Express Delivery in Insulated Packaging is not continuously monitored refrigerated transport and does not constitute a guaranteed cold chain. Open the parcel promptly after delivery, inspect the products, refrigerate fresh truffles immediately and store IQF frozen truffles at −18°C or below.