White Truffles
White truffles – also known as Alba truffles, white truffles are highly prized and aromatic fungi found in Italy. With a delicate flavor and intense aroma, they add healthy, garlicky notes to dishes. Limited availability and high demand make this a rare and highly sought-after delicacy.
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Fresh Bianchetto Spring White Truffles
from Italy
by GourmetFoodStore.com
Earthy and intense, with hints of hazelnut and aged cheese, this little gem is perfect for adding serious depth to your cooking.
Each year, during the European winter, trusty hounds lead their owners on the hunt of their lives, sniffing their way around the frozen Italian forests in search of the prized gems of the Italian countryside, the mythical white truffles. Chefs and gourmands adore that musky, garlicky flavor, which goes just so with risotto and pasta, egg dishes, and more. You'll find our selection of white truffles incredibly complete, from fresh truffles when in season, to all manner of preserved truffles, oil, pastes, and more.
More about white truffles
Fresh white truffles, also known as Alba truffles (Tuber magnatum), or the European white truffle mushroom, are primarily found in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Specifically, the town of Alba in the Langhe area is renowned for being a prime location for harvesting these prized truffles. The Piedmont region's unique climate and soil conditions, along with the presence of certain tree species such as oak, hazel, and poplar, create an ideal habitat for the growth of white truffles. These truffles are typically harvested during the autumn months, from September to December, when they reach their peak ripeness and aroma.
White Truffle vs. Black Truffle
Black and white truffles have distinct differences in flavor and aroma.
White truffles are known for their delicate and complex flavor profile. They offer a unique combination of earthy, garlicky, and slightly sweet notes, with intense aromas. Black truffles, on the other hand, have a stronger and more pronounced flavor. They possess a rich, musky, and earthy taste with hints of chocolate, tobacco, and forest floor, accompanied by a less intense aroma compared to white truffles.
Chefs generally consider white truffles more versatile – their delicate flavor and aroma shine best when used raw and shaved thinly over a recipe like pasta, risotto, or eggs. Black truffles, on the other hand, can withstand cooking to some extent and are often used in cooked dishes, incorporated into sauces, soups, and other recipes that benefit from their strong and distinct flavor.
White Truffle Pricing
The cost of a white truffle is a tricky blend between supply and demand. The rarity, the labor-intensive white truffle mushroom farming process, their unmatched flavor and aroma, and the demand from the culinary world all make it a highly prized and exclusive gourmet ingredient.
Quality is a crucial consideration, as truffles with a more potent aroma, larger size, and firm texture are priced higher, while perfectly round and undamaged truffles are superior and carry a heftier price tag. Since weather conditions can affect a truffle harvest, a year with low supply will cause prices to skyrocket. Overall, white truffle mushroom price varies with each season, and can sometimes vary week to week.
How To Order White Truffles Online
Experience the ultimate luxury of white truffles with the convenience of ordering online at Gourmet Food Store! For over 20 years, we’ve been sourcing our fresh white truffles from the best truffle hunters in Italy. We take pride in curating only the finest specimens, ensuring that you receive truffles of exceptional quality and freshness, shipped out as soon as they fly into our store, each truffle carefully inspected and expertly packaged, guaranteeing that it arrives at your doorstep in optimal condition.
Great Reasons to Choose Gourmet Food Store
We stand out with our extensive experience of over 20 years of supplying fresh truffles to chefs and restaurants. We pride ourselves in our deep understanding of truffles, ensuring that you receive high-quality truffles that meet the highest standards of freshness and flavor. Ordering truffles online from Gourmet Food Store offers unmatched convenience. Browse our selection, buy white truffles online, and have them delivered right to your doorstep. White truffles for sale at Gourmet Food Store are shipped overnight! Additionally, explore an array of truffle-infused products and ingredients that complement the truffle experience, like truffle-infused oils, butter, or sauces for an added layer of flavor.
White Truffles Questions And Answers
Q:Do white truffles taste good?
A:Yes! Chefs have described white truffles as "culinary gold" and praised their intense aroma, comparing it to the scent of heaven.
Q:Can you eat white truffle?
A:You can and you should eat white truffles at least once in your lifetime!
Q:How expensive is a white truffle?
A:It depends on the season, the size of the truffle, and the quality. For the 2022-2023 winter season, the last price per pound for fresh white truffles for Italy was $4300.
Q:Do truffles grow in the US?
A:Some truffles do grow in the US, especially in Oregon. These include some native species, different than what is found in Europe, and cultivated European species. However, we import our truffles exclusively from Italy.
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