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Black Winter Truffle Kit Holiday Gift

Black Winter Truffle Kit Holiday Gift

This "Black Winter Truffle Kit" is the perfect gift for when you are looking to get someone that extra special gift.

In this Truffle Kit you will find all that you need to create a memorable dinner. First, you can select which in-season truffle that you wish to be included. When your package arrives, prepare the truffle by brushing it with the Gourmet Attitude Brush, then simply thinly shave the truffle liberally over the dish you have created - et voila, the guaranteed, show-stopping meal.



Fresh Black Winter Truffles (Tuber Melanosporum):  

Peridium (Skin): Small pyramid-shaped projections, black sometimes with dark brown patches.

Shape and Size: Can be round or irregular in shape. Size varies from a cherry to a grapefruit – shape, and size does not affect the quality of the truffle. Smaller truffles are as good and intense as larger ones. Truffles that grow in mountainous areas and rocky grounds tend to be distorted; truffles that grow in sandy areas tend to be round.

Gleba (Flesh): Starts out as white, then goes gray, and eventually black at maturity. It has hints of purple and distinctive white marbling. Crunchy but soft.

Aroma and Taste: May vary depending on the “terroir” and the host tree. The perfume can range from wet mushroom, humus, hazelnut, chocolate, and strawberry to cognac!


Wood Handle Truffle Slicer: 

Olive wood truffle slicer. Plain blade.

Thickness ranging from 0.2 mm to 3 mm.

Truffle Brush: 

FSC® beech wood plain – bristles in 100% pure Tampico fibers.

Some of your truffles will arrive with some condensation. This is normal and occurs when the truffle releases some of its moisture, which becomes trapped by its wrapping. The wrapping is composed of paper which aids in keeping the truffle fresh and prevents it from drying out during transport. 

 

Once you receive your shipment, gently wrap the truffle in an absorbent paper and store in a dry and sealed container in the crisper compartment of the refrigerator (bottom drawer). The paper should be changed daily, and the container must be kept dry. Remove the truffle from the fridge, clean/brush it properly under a thin stream of water and enjoy it right away! Do not store truffles in rice. This will dry them out! 

 

Truffles have a strong aroma, which will quickly be absorbed by any other food in the refrigerator, so it is important to store them in their own container. Alternatively, you can add eggs or butter in the container, which will result in truffle eggs and truffle butter! 

 

For the best aroma and flavor experience, do not wait to enjoy your truffles. When properly stored in the fridge, fresh black winter truffles have a shelf-life of about 5 days.

Items are prepared fresh and shipped directly from our truffle shop in Manhattan. We carefully pack fresh truffles with re-usable ice packs in insulated Styrofoam coolers marked perishable.  

We ship perishable items via FedEx Overnight Monday-Friday. Additional charges are added at check out for Saturday deliveries. Non-perishable items are shipped via FedEx Ground Monday-Friday.

All orders placed after 2pm EST will be shipped the next day.  Orders cannot be shipped to P.O. Boxes.

According to inventory, please allow us 1 to 3 business days to ship fresh truffles.

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