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.
Below are some of our favorites.
White Truffle Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil - This olive oil is infused with the exotic flavor of white 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.
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.
Sliced
Black Truffles in Oil - 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.
Black Truffle Juice - If you are looking to add a flavor boost to your sauces, sautes and soups, look no further than the juice from black truffles. Made by steeping and pressing 100% black winter truffles, the juice can be used to enhance some of your favorite recipes.
A little of this truffle nectar whisked into a finishing pan sauce will elevate your cooking to new levels.
Note: No water has been added to this juice.
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