mezzomediBlack truffle
Powerful and captivating forest floor aroma, earthy musk, and deep umami.
Black truffles are subterranean mushrooms with a powerful, earthy, and slightly musky flavor, and a dense, granular texture. Their intense and complex aroma deeply marks the dishes in which they are incorporated. They constitute a prestigious ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, used sparingly to sublimate the most refined dishes.
Best pairings
Egg Classic91%Egg and black truffle, the purest pairing, fat carries the aroma.
Porcini Classic88%Two subterranean umami mushrooms that share intense earthy and umami notes, a foundational pairing in Italian cuisine.
Pasta Classic86%Tagliatelle with black truffle, simple luxury.
Parmesan Classic84%Truffle and Parmesan, two deep umami flavors.
Arborio rice Classic83%Truffle risotto, where starch carries the aroma.
Butter Classic83%Butter and truffle, the fat diffuses the earthy aroma.
Quail Classic82%Noble truffle; an essential aroma in refined French gastronomy with quail.
Button mushroom Classic81%Button mushrooms will amplify earthy notes, a regular duo in truffle and mushroom sauce.
Potato Classic80%Potato and truffle, earthy sweetness and aroma.
Chanterelle Classic79%Golden chanterelles bring sweetness and finesse, together creating a symphony of woody mushrooms.
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FAQ
What goes with black truffle?
Black truffle pairs especially well with egg, porcini, pasta, parmesan and arborio rice. Egg and black truffle, the purest pairing, fat carries the aroma.
When is black truffle in season?
Best season: winter.
What can I substitute for black truffle?
If you don't have it, try: porcini, button mushroom, black olive.