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Truffles

Every season our suppliers go out on the hunt for the highest quality black and white fresh truffles on the market, which they ship to us weekly. When not in season, we have a great selection of truffle products, like truffle butters, truffle-studded cheeses, spreads and more, to infuse your dishes with that luxuriant truffle flavor and aroma.

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Fresh Flash-Frozen French Winter Black Truffles
Fresh Flash-Frozen French Winter Black Truffles
from France by GourmetFoodStore.com

Frozen at their peak during the season

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Fresh Black Winter Truffles from Italy - Mini Size
Fresh Black Winter Truffles from Italy - Mini Size
from Italy by GourmetFoodStore.com

These tiny gems are packed with delicious flavor and a heady aroma!

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Whole Black French Winter Truffles - Flash-Frozen
Whole Black French Winter Truffles - Flash-Frozen
from France by GourmetFoodStore.com

The flavorful and aromatic qualities of our Black Winter truffles will instantly elevate your cooking!

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Whole Black Italian Summer Truffles - Flash Frozen
Whole Black Italian Summer Truffles - Flash Frozen
from Italy by GourmetFoodStore.com

Earthy and aromatic, our Italian black summer truffles are flash frozen at their peak to preserve all their delicious flavor.

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Black Summer Italian Truffle Peelings
Black Summer Italian Truffle Peelings
from Italy by Terroirs d'Antan

Paper-thin slices of summer truffles preserved in brine are the perfect garnish for your truffles dishes.

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Australian Fresh Black Winter Truffles
Australian Fresh Black Winter Truffles
from Australia by GourmetFoodStore.com

Of a quality, aroma and flavor that rivals the French truffles! May take up to 5 days to ship. 

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Fresh Hungarian Honey Truffle
Fresh Hungarian Honey Truffle
from Hungary by GourmetFoodStore.com

AVAILABILITY NOTE: This item may take up to 3 days to ship after ordering. 

These delicate truffles are a rare Hungarian specialty boasting a sweet finish and flavor notes of vanilla and brioche.

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Whole Black Winter Truffles - Preserved
Whole Black Winter Truffles - Preserved
from Italy by La Truffiere

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What are Truffles?

Truffles – are a highly prized and very rare type of subterranean fungi known for their intense aroma and distinct flavors. They’re found primarily under the roots of certain trees, such as oak, hazelnut, and beech, and are considered culinary gems due to their unique flavor and aroma.

First of all, we’re not talking about luxury chocolate truffles! Those are delicious, but a completely different thing. Here, we’re talking about fresh truffles, mushrooms that grow underneath the earth. They have an extraordinary aroma and flavor profile that is difficult to replicate. Their musky, earthy, and often pungent fragrance and complex taste add a distinct flavor to dishes.

Described as “aromatic mysteries” by Julia Child, and “the diamond of the kitchen” by the gastronome Brillat-Savrin, their allure lies in a flavor and aroma that’s difficult to describe and impossible to emulate, a deep umami, an earthy flavor, and a musky scent that’s almost aphrodisiac.

Truffles grow wild, and are hard to find, with each truffle hunter guarding their secret spots zealously, starting out in the cold winter dawns with their truffle hunting dogs to grab the best ones. Because they grow below the ground, they’re harvested with the help of these specially trained dogs. They’re at their most aromatic and flavorful right after harvest, which is why they’re immediately shipped by air to their destination. It makes them one of the most expensive gourmet foods available!

Types

There are dozens of types of truffle mushrooms available, usually differentiated by their genus and type. The most common defining characteristic is color – white or black- then followed by their season of availability – winter, summer, spring, and fall. Origin is also a key differentiator: most truffles that are sold for culinary use come from France and Italy (they’re considered the most luxurious).

You can also order a variety of truffle products like oils, extracts, truffle butters and more. Many brands like Urbani carry not only the most expensive truffles like winter truffles, but also other luxury truffle foods. Cooking with the aid of these products really enhances the experience.

Cost of Truffles

The market price varies with each species and season. The best truffles in the world can cost up to thousands per pound, while the most inexpensive will only set you back a few dollars. Italian white truffles, also known as the Alba truffle, are a luxury and are generally the most expensive truffle you can buy.

Winter truffles are more expensive than summer ones – and much more potent and aromatic. Buying summer truffles is a great way to start experimenting with this ingredient without breaking the bank, and they do deliver a pleasant, mild flavor that really completes the lighter dishes of summer.

Other factors that impact a truffle sale price? Their size and shape. Larger, more even ones cost more than smaller, irregular-shaped ones. Neither size nor shape impacts the taste, so if you want to buy truffles and save a little, go for the smaller, not-so-pretty pieces. You’ll find truffles priced a little differently than most of our products – truffle cost per gram or truffle price per kg is the most common way prices are displayed – except converted to ounces or lbs. for truffles USA markets.

Ordering

If you typically search for “truffles near me”, you’ll find little to no results. Your best bet is to order truffles online, where the truffle cost varies according to the market price of truffles. At Gourmet Food Store we fly them fresh every couple of days for our truffle shop. Our truffle delivery system is such that as soon as they arrive at the store, they’re shipped out to our customers – they don’t hang around the shop! Our truffle hunters make sure they preselect the most perfect truffles, so you can enjoy this luxury product.

Our customers' truffle reviews rave time and time again about their quality and our expert delivery. We have the best online truffles, and you’ll find a lot of truffle photos and information to guide your purchase.

Truffles Questions And Answers

Q:What is a truffle?
A:

The correct truffle definition, according to the Oxford dictionary: a strong-smelling underground fungus that resembles an irregular, rough-skinned potato, it is considered a culinary delicacy and found, especially in France, with the aid of trained dogs or pigs.

Q:What does a truffle taste like?
A:

It depends! Whites are generally described as garlicky, while blacks are said to be more earthy. You must try them to find out exactly!

Q:What is a white truffle?
A:

White truffles are also known as Alba or Piedmont white truffles, from the species tuber magnatum. They are recognizable by their pale cream, light brown skin with white marbling.

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