Truffle Products
Since the times of the Greeks and Romans truffles have been used in Europe as delicacies, as aphrodisiacs, and as medicines. They are among the most expensive of the world's natural foods, often commanding as much as $250 to $450 per pound.
Although commercial truffles are more plentiful in Europe than in America, fewer are found there now than in the past. A harvest of 2,200 tons was reported in l890. Three hundred tons were harvested in l914, but lately only 25 to 150 tons per year have been found.
For those of you who can't afford fresh truffles or don't have access to them, there are several products now available made with fresh truffles that can be used in your cooking.
A Collection of Products Prepared with Truffles
Fresh White and Black Truffles - From Italy & Italy, these precious gems from the earth abound with a rich aroma and flavor that none other can bring to your dish. The Italian white truffle, Tuber magnatum pico, is popularly known as the White Alba truffle, prized for its superb gastronomic qualities.
Truffle Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Olive oil is infused with the exotic flavor of white and balck truffles sometimes know as the "fruit of the woods" and comes in small bottles because a little of its very strong truffle flavor goes a long way. (Read More About Them)
Fresh truffle paste from Italy - The price of the tube is considerably less expensive than the cost of a top-quality fresh truffle but with consistently great flavor and much better shelf life than fresh truffles.
Learn what truffle paste is and how to use it at home.
Summer Truffles - These summer Piemontese truffles are preserved in extra virgin olive oil. With these jarred truffles, you can indulge in one of Italy's greatest treasures without blowing a hole in your budget.
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