It bears fruit on the roots of oak, beech, hazel, gorse, maple and pine. It is harvested from September to February.
\nTuber mesentericum is 2-3 rarely up to 6 cm in diameter, irregularly spherical in shape with a basal internal cavity, black-brown or black with 4-6 sided pyramidal projections that are smaller than Tuber aestivum.
\nIts flesh is hard and brown in color, dark brown when ripe (darker than Tuber aestivum) with tortuous white branches, which do not change color when exposed to air. Branches start from the basal cavity and are radially arranged.
\nIts smell is very strong, reminiscent of phenol or iodine and varies significantly from one collection to another. Its smell weakens when exposed to air. Its taste is intense, reminiscent of bitter almond.<\/p>\n
Preservation of fresh truffle
\nThe cleaned truffle is kept as well as the one we keep in the ground, under the following conditions:
\nTruffles should never be kept in water.
\nThey should not remain in water before cleaning.
\nBrushing should be done under drinking water.
\nWiping after washing (very important) should be done in a cool place so that the temperature difference between drying and storage is as small as possible.<\/p>\n
Storing the truffle
\nTruffles absorb oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide along with aromatic substances. At a temperature of about 0 degrees Celsius, not much lower, respiration and oxidation are minimized. However, the longer they remain in such conditions, the more aroma they lose. For the proper storage and preservation of the truffle after collection, the largest amount of soil is cleaned and a thin layer is left for better preservation. They are washed and brushed only when they are to be used to avoid the risk of deterioration.
\nOrigin: Greece - Europe<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Tuber mesentericum the black truffle of Lorraine is an edible species. It occurs a few centimeters below the surface of the soil, in shady places and in soils rich in limestone.<\/p>\n
The aroma of Tuber mesentericum is very strong, reminiscent of phenol or iodine and weakens when exposed to air.
\nThe taste of Tuber mesentericum is special, intense and reminiscent of bitter almond.
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