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Fresh Black Summer Truffle – Tuber aestivum (C Grade)

Hand-selected C Grade Tuber aestivum for chopping, sauces, truffle butter and kitchen preparation.

Fresh Black Summer Truffle – Tuber aestivum C Grade

Fresh Black Summer Truffle – Tuber aestivum C Grade is a practical culinary selection of very small, cut, partially broken or naturally irregular truffles. It is intended for preparations where the truffle will be chopped, grated, blended or incorporated into the finished dish.

C Grade prioritises culinary usability rather than whole appearance or uniform presentation. The selection may include pieces with cuts, scratches or areas where part of the outer skin is missing. Every batch is inspected before packing and must remain firm and suitable for consumption.

What C Grade Means

Species: 100% wild-harvested Tuber aestivum Vittad.
Typical weight: Approximately 1–5 g per truffle or piece.
Typical diameter: Approximately 1–2 cm.
Shape: Very small, irregular, cut or partially broken truffles and pieces.
Appearance: May include superficial scratches, clean cuts and areas with partially missing outer skin.
Condition: Firm and free from rot, excessive softness, serious deterioration and visible insect infestation.

Aroma, Flavour and Texture

Fresh Tuber aestivum has a delicate earthy and woodland aroma with mild nutty and mushroom-like notes. Its flavour is balanced and savoury, making it suitable for recipes in which the truffle is combined with other ingredients.

The exterior is dark brown to black, while exposed interiors range from pale beige to light hazelnut brown with fine natural marbling. Aroma intensity, interior colour and texture may vary according to maturity, freshness, growing conditions and the individual seasonal batch.

Recommended Culinary Uses

C Grade Summer Truffles are particularly suitable for chopping, grating, sauces, fillings, truffle butter, pasta, risotto, eggs, potatoes and other cooked preparations.

Add them near the end of preparation or combine them with ingredients such as butter, cream, eggs, mild cheese or potatoes. Avoid prolonged exposure to intense direct heat, which may reduce their delicate natural aroma.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Quality Characteristics

C Grade selection | Tuber aestivum Vittad.

Every batch is inspected and hand-selected by trained Terra Ross personnel before packing.

Product: 100% wild-harvested Black Summer Truffle.
Typical weight: Approximately 1–5 g per truffle or piece.
Typical diameter: Approximately 1–2 cm.
Shape: Very small, irregular, cut or partially broken truffles and pieces.
Appearance: May include superficial scratches, clean cuts and areas with partially missing outer skin.
Condition: Firm and free from rot, excessive softness, serious deterioration and visible insect infestation.
Recommended use: Chopping, grating, sauces, fillings, truffle butter and kitchen preparation.

Appearance, Aroma and Flavour

Exterior: Dark brown to black, with a naturally textured surface covered with characteristic polygonal and pyramidal warts.

Interior: Pale beige to light hazelnut-brown flesh with fine natural pale veins.

Aroma: Mild to medium earthy and woodland aroma with delicate nutty and mushroom-like notes.

Flavour: Delicate, earthy and mildly nutty, with a balanced savoury character.

Texture: Firm when fresh and in suitable condition.

The intensity of the aroma, interior colour and natural marbling may vary according to maturity, freshness, growing conditions and the individual seasonal batch.

Ingredients and Allergen Information

Ingredients: 100% fresh Tuber aestivum

Added ingredients: None

Additives: None

Added flavourings: None

Genetically modified ingredients: None intentionally used

EU-listed allergens: Fresh truffle is not one of the substances or products listed in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.

Dietary suitability: Suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Individuals may have sensitivities to foods that are not included among the legally specified allergens. If you have a known sensitivity to mushrooms or truffles, seek appropriate medical advice before consumption.

Country of Origin

The country of origin may vary according to the season, natural availability and the batch supplied.

Terra Ross sources fresh Tuber aestivum from approved suppliers in Europe and, where applicable, other eligible countries.

The origin of the specific batch is recorded as part of the product traceability information. If the country of origin is important for your purchase, please contact us before ordering so that we can confirm the origin of the currently available batch.

Storage and Recommended Consumption

Refrigeration: Store the fresh truffles at approximately +2°C to +4°C immediately after delivery.

Recommended storage method:

Wrap each truffle in clean, dry absorbent paper.
Place the wrapped truffles in a clean, closed glass container.
Replace the paper every day to control excess moisture.
Inspect the truffles regularly and remove any piece showing signs of deterioration.

Recommended consumption: Fresh truffles are highly perishable and should be consumed as soon as possible. For the best aroma and texture, use them preferably within 5–8 days, depending on their condition when received.

Important: The recommended period is guidance rather than a guaranteed shelf life. Always assess the smell, firmness and overall condition before use.

Shipping and Protective Packaging

Fresh truffles are carefully wrapped in absorbent paper and placed in protective food-grade packaging. The package is then secured inside an insulated container with cooling material to help maintain suitable conditions during transport.

Express delivery: DHL Express is used for fresh-truffle deliveries to the United Kingdom and Switzerland and is available for eligible EU destinations. Depending on the EU destination and the service selected, other available delivery methods may be shown during checkout.

Estimated delivery: Express delivery normally takes approximately 1–2 business days after dispatch. Delivery times are estimates and may be affected by the destination, public holidays, weather, customs procedures or courier delays.

After delivery: Open the transport packaging immediately and place the truffles in a refrigerator at approximately +2°C to +4°C.

Food Safety and Quality Control

Each batch is received, handled, inspected and packed under Terra Ross food-safety and quality-control procedures.

Manual inspection: Truffles are individually checked for firmness, general condition, visible defects and conformity with the selected commercial grade.

HACCP: Handling and packing procedures are managed under HACCP-based food-safety controls.

IFS: Terra Ross operates under an IFS-certified food-safety and quality-management system within the applicable certification scope.

Traceability: Batch information is maintained to support product identification and traceability.

Relevant product or certification documentation can be provided to professional customers upon request, where applicable.

Regulatory Quality Parameters

Pesticide residues: The product is subject to the applicable maximum residue levels established by Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, as amended.

Chemical contaminants: The product is subject to the applicable maximum levels established by Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915, as amended.

Food-safety controls: Product conformity is managed through the applicable supplier controls, batch documentation, risk assessment and food-safety procedures.

Where product-specific laboratory results are required, professional customers may contact Terra Ross before ordering to confirm which documentation is available for the relevant batch.

Alternative Names

This truffle species is commonly known as:

Tuber aestivum Vittad.
Black Summer Truffle
Summer Truffle
Saint-Jean Truffle
Scorzone

Tuber aestivum is the scientific name used throughout this product page.

Food Business Operator Information

Company: Terra Ross Ltd.

VAT number: BG201730901

Business activity: Selection, handling, packing and supply of fresh truffles and specialty food products

Facility address: Business Zone Peristar, 3 Mebelna Street, 7200 Razgrad, Bulgaria

Country: Bulgaria

For product specifications, batch information, origin confirmation or professional supply enquiries, please contact Terra Ross through the contact details published on this website.

Fresh Tuber aestivum C Grade truffle pieces incorporated into a creamy sauce

Culinary Uses for C Grade Summer Truffles

Fresh Tuber aestivum C Grade is intended for preparations where the truffle will be chopped, grated, blended or incorporated into a finished dish.

Use it in sauces, fillings, truffle butter, pasta, risotto, eggs, potatoes or creamy preparations. Its small size and irregular presentation make it a practical choice when whole-truffle appearance is not required.

Add the truffle near the end of preparation and combine it with ingredients such as butter, cream, eggs or mild cheese. Avoid prolonged cooking or intense direct heat to preserve as much of its delicate natural aroma as possible.