Sabatino Whole Black Summer Truffle

During the summer time there is an abundance of the Tuber Aestivum Vitt., the black truffle; hence the lower price than a winter black truffles. The season for the summer black truffle is from somewhere from May through September and because of its thicker skin, this truffle lasts relatively long. It has a mouthwatering sweetness that some have described as 'chocolaty'. The truffles is brushed and free from any soil, then packed in brine and preserved in a water-based truffle juice. Truffles are formed naturally in the ground therefore each truffle may vary slightly in size and color. They may be used right out of the package, pureed, minced or sliced over pastas, omelets and risottos. The drained juice from the truffles may be ideal for the base of a tangy vinaigrette.