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Whole Preserved Black Summer Truffles (Tuber Aestivum)
Vanilla Beans
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I've been making my own vanilla extract for over a decade and used to buy my beans based on reviews at a Infamous Global seller. Was never sure what I would get. Then I found this company! The beans were beautiful! Fragrant, moist but not too moist, easy to cut open to expose the seeds and each Bean was six to seven inches long. I'm a happy extract maker! 💝💃🥳
High Quality Vanilla - excellent customer service.
Slo Food group team takes great care of their customers. Received a broken bottle of Vanilla and it was immediately handled. Received my replacement bottle within 3 days.
This extract is used to make our Tahitian Vanilla Cakes!
Great place to get your spices
SLO Food group is the best place I have found to buy my vanilla beans, great customer service, fast shipping and very competitive prices. Thank you for helping me with my project, Vanilla extract. Thank you don young
Vanilla Beans
Excellent Product! Excellent Service!
I'm a convert
I've been making my own vanilla extract for over a decade and used to buy my beans based on reviews at a Infamous Global seller. Was never sure what I would get. Then I found this company! The beans were beautiful! Fragrant, moist but not too moist, easy to cut open to expose the seeds and each Bean was six to seven inches long. I'm a happy extract maker! 💝💃🥳
High Quality Vanilla - excellent customer service.
Slo Food group team takes great care of their customers. Received a broken bottle of Vanilla and it was immediately handled. Received my replacement bottle within 3 days.
This extract is used to make our Tahitian Vanilla Cakes!
Great place to get your spices
SLO Food group is the best place I have found to buy my vanilla beans, great customer service, fast shipping and very competitive prices. Thank you for helping me with my project, Vanilla extract. Thank you don young
Find Fresh Summer Black Truffles Online and Buy Truffles In Bulk Today
We have high quality fresh truffles for your dinner special, mashed potatoes, truffle sauce, truffle butter, truffle fries, or anything else you desire. Slofoodgroup is the go-to shop for where to find truffles and high-quality gourmet bulk truffle products online. We make shopping for and finding exotic and hard to find ingredients easy.
About the summer truffle tuber aestivum and where these truffles grow
What do summer truffles taste like and how to use your truffles in cooking
Facts about our summer truffles
Found mostly in the Mediterranean, summer truffles can be found growing naturally underground around tree roots during May - August. Summer truffles can be found Italy, France, Serbia, Turkey, and certain parts of England. Every year truffle hunters and their dogs go out in search of their bounty to be used in olive oils, truffle oils, truffle butters and more for the world to enjoy.
Softer in flavor than the winter variety of burgundy truffle, users can expect a delicate nutty flavor with a soft al dente bite. These fairly mild truffles are best shaved fresh over dishes such as soups, foie gras, ice creams, gelatos, steaks, eggs etc. Need a few recipes for using your truffles? Head on over to our blog to find a few ideas or just come up with some great creations on your own. Looking for a bolder more flavorful and aromatic truffle? Have you tired put Australian black winter truffles? These truffles are the cream of the crop and the same variety as the famous perigord truffle from France.
country of origin - Serbia, Turkey, Italy
variety of truffle - Tuber Aestivum Vitt (common name black summer truffle)
size - medium to large truffles with some smaller irregular shaped pieces. Sizes and shapes will vary as with all natural products and cannot be guaranteed
aroma - less intense than burgundy winter truffles
flavor -delicate, nutty, notes of garlic, hazelnut and porcini
seasonality - late April or early May to August
How are your truffles shipped
Your order of fresh truffles will be processed in 24 hours or less excluding weekends and holidays. If placed on a Friday after 1pm the order will ship the next business day. Fresh truffles are shipped over night or next day delivery via UPS or Fedex. All truffles are packed in insulated boxes with ice packs and individually wrapped to ensure freshness upon arrival.
How to store black summer truffles
Wrap each truffle individually in a clean paper towel and place in a brand new or clean, sterilized and fully dry glass jar. Truffle despise humidity so it is important to properly maintain the integrity of your product with proper storage. Fresh truffles can be stored for up to 7-10 days but it is strongly recommend you only order enough for what you intend to immediately consume in 3-5 days.
Have you tired our white truffle carpaccio from Serbia? If not you can check it out here
Truffle prices are subject to change without notice. Please inspect your order promptly upon delivery. All return requests must be made within 24 hours of delivery, product must not be partial consumed and must be returned via overnight shipping with ice packs intact and properly packaged to prevent damage. Due to the nature of the product actual items may differ slightly from images displayed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Summer black truffles, also known as Tuber aestivum, are a type of edible fungi that belong to the truffle family. These truffles are characterized by their black exterior and are typically found during the warmer months. They grow naturally underground, forming a symbiotic relationship with the roots of certain tree species, such as oak, hazelnut, and pine trees. Summer black truffles have a mild yet distinctive aroma and flavor, making them a sought-after ingredient in culinary dishes. They are commonly used to enhance the taste of various dishes, including soups, ice cream, and steaks.
- Primarily located in the Mediterranean area, summer truffles are observed to naturally grow underground, typically around the roots of trees, from the months of May to August. These truffles are commonly found in countries like Italy, France, Serbia, Turkey, and specific regions of England.
- The main differences between winter and summer black truffles lie in their appearance, aroma, and when they are harvested. Winter truffles have a stronger aroma, rougher appearance, and are harvested during colder months, while summer truffles have a milder aroma, smoother appearance, and are harvested during warmer months. Both types of truffles are highly prized in culinary circles and are used to enhance the flavor of various dishes.
- Those who indulge can anticipate a gentle, nutty taste accompanied by a tender al dente texture. The flavors can be characterized as subtle and nutty, with hints of garlic, hazelnut, and porcini.
- The prime season for harvesting Summer Black Truffles is from May to August.
- You can purchase Summer Black Truffles directly from Slofoodgroup.
- After cleaning the truffles with a soft brush, individually wrap each truffle separately with a fresh kitchen paper towel. Then, position these wrapped truffles within a pristine airtight container, such as a sealed flip-top jar. Every 24 hours, replace the paper towel and re-wrap the truffles. Return them to their container and keep them in the refrigerator. Repeat this cycle until you're prepared to incorporate them into your culinary creations.
- White wines such as Chardonnay, particularly those with a balanced oak influence, can harmonize with the truffle's nutty notes. Additionally, aromatic whites like Sauvignon Blanc can bring out the truffle's subtleties. For red wine enthusiasts, Pinot Noir is an excellent choice due to its light body and elegant flavors that don't overpower the truffles.