White Truffle, Fresh, Alba, 10g-1kg

Fresh White Truffle Alba is fresh white truffle from Alba, Piedmont – Tuber magnatum pico, the most prized and expensive ingredient in the world. The Alba white truffle grows only in the forests of northern Italy – primarily in Piedmont and Tuscany. The season runs briefly from October to December. As a result, it commands extraordinary prices and attracts buyers from the finest restaurants across the world. Furthermore, the aroma of a fresh white truffle is unlike anything else. It is deeply earthy, garlicky, musky and intoxicating. In particular, no other ingredient delivers this specific combination of intensity, complexity and prestige.

About Fresh White Truffle Alba

We source our fresh truffles directly from specialist truffle hunters and brokers. We work with suppliers across Italy and France. In particular, we work only with suppliers who can guarantee the provenance, species and freshness of every truffle. As a result, the truffles we deliver meet the standard demanded by the finest restaurant kitchens in the world. Furthermore, fresh truffles are among the most perishable of all ingredients. Their extraordinary aroma begins to fade from the moment they leave the ground. However, a short supply chain is the most important factor in truffle quality. In particular, a truffle arriving within 48 to 72 hours of harvest is a completely different ingredient. One that has travelled for a week is simply not the same thing. Additionally, we verify species identification on every delivery. That verification protects you from the substitution that is common in the truffle trade. That is why Fresh White Truffle Alba from The Artisan Food Company consistently meets the expectations of professional chefs and passionate home cooks.

Why Choose Fresh White Truffle Alba From Us

Using fresh truffle well requires restraint above all else. In contrast to most luxury ingredients, truffles do not benefit from cooking. As a result, the finest preparations add truffle at the very last moment. Alternatively, serve it raw, shaved directly over the dish. Furthermore, heat destroys the volatile aromatic compounds that make truffle extraordinary. However, infusing truffle flavour into fats works beautifully. Store truffle overnight in a jar with eggs, for example. The eggs absorb the aroma through their porous shells. In particular, fresh truffle pairs most powerfully with rich, neutral bases that carry rather than compete with the aroma. Moreover, butter, cream, eggs, pasta and risotto all serve this purpose. Additionally, a Microplane or a truffle slicer is essential. Shave truffle as thinly as possible to maximise both flavour and coverage. That is why we include guidance with every order.

How to Use Fresh White Truffle Alba

To get the very best from Fresh White Truffle Alba:

• Never cook white truffle – heat destroys its volatile aromatic compounds completely.
• Shave directly over the finished dish using a truffle slicer or Microplane set to the finest setting.
• Furthermore, store fresh white truffle overnight in a sealed jar with raw eggs. The eggs absorb the aroma through their shells. They become extraordinary scrambled eggs or an omelette.
• However, use within 4 to 7 days of delivery. White truffle is the most perishable variety and the aroma fades quickly.

Perfect Pairings

Fresh White Truffle Alba pairs most powerfully with:

• Fresh egg pasta with butter – tagliolini al tartufo is the definitive Alba preparation
• Scrambled eggs or a simple omelette – eggs carry truffle aroma more powerfully than any other base
• Risotto bianco with Parmesan – rich, neutral and the perfect carrier for the aroma
• A glass of Barolo, Barbaresco or aged white Burgundy – the wines of Piedmont alongside

Storage: Wrap each truffle individually in dry kitchen paper and store in a sealed glass jar in the fridge. Change the paper daily as the truffle releases moisture. Furthermore, place eggs, uncooked rice or butter in the jar alongside. They absorb the truffle aroma and become outstanding ingredients. However, use fresh truffles as soon as possible after delivery. White truffles keep for 4 to 7 days and black truffles for up to 14 days. Delivered fresh, packed with care and ready to use immediately.

However you use it, Fresh White Truffle Alba transforms any dish with an aroma and flavour that nothing else in the natural world replicates. Moreover, fresh truffle at its peak is one of the most extraordinary ingredients a cook can ever work with.