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The Black Summer Truffle (Tuber Aestivum)<\/strong> is the most widespread Istrian truffle<\/strong>, valued for its accessibility and versatile culinary use<\/strong>. Although milder in aroma, its delicate earthy flavor<\/strong> is ideal for enriching dishes, especially when gently heated. It can be used raw, grated over a warm dish<\/strong>, or its aroma can be enhanced by gentle heating. Bring the authentic taste of Istria<\/strong> into your kitchen with this popular summer truffle! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Black Summer Truffle \u2013 Tuber Aestivum<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Meet the Black Summer Truffle (Tuber Aestivum)<\/strong>, a favorite and the most widespread representative of Istrian truffles, which reaches its peak season during the warm summer months<\/strong>. Although its aroma and intensity differ from winter varieties, its accessibility and mild, pleasant aroma<\/strong> make it an extremely popular choice for culinary enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. <\/p>\n

Characteristics and Origin:<\/strong> The Tuber Aestivum<\/strong> is characterized by a black, rough surface and a light interior (gleba) with white marbled veins. It grows in various types of soil in the Istrian forests<\/strong>, and its availability during the summer makes it ideal for culinary experimentation. Its delicate earthy aroma<\/strong> with notes of mushrooms and hazelnuts, and mild nutty flavor, perfectly complement a wide range of dishes. <\/p>\n

Versatile Culinary Use:<\/strong> One of the greatest advantages of the Black Summer Truffle<\/strong> is its flexibility in preparation<\/strong>. You can use it in several ways: <\/p>\n\n

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  • Raw Grated:<\/strong> For a subtle hint of truffle, simply grate it thinly over a warm, finished dish like pasta, risotto, eggs, or salads. The heat of the dish will help release its aroma. <\/li>\n \t
  • Gentle Heating:<\/strong> To extract a more intense flavor and aroma<\/strong>, the summer truffle can be gently heated. It is ideal to add it at the end of cooking or lightly saut\u00e9 it with a bit of olive oil. It is perfect for sauces, soups, or as an addition to meat and fish dishes. <\/li>\n \t
  • Combination with Olive Oil:<\/strong> It is excellent in combination with quality Istrian olive oil<\/strong>, creating a base for sauces or simply as a topping for bread.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Why choose our Black Summer Truffle?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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    • Affordable Delicacy:<\/strong> An ideal introduction to the world of truffles, available during the summer months.<\/li>\n \t
    • Versatile Use:<\/strong> Excellent raw, gently heated, in sauces, soups, or as a topping.<\/li>\n \t
    • Mild, Pleasant Aroma:<\/strong> Perfect for those just discovering the charms of truffles or who prefer a subtler taste.<\/li>\n \t
    • Authentic Istrian Origin:<\/strong> A guarantee of quality and freshness directly from the Istrian forests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[59],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2100","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-fresh-truffles","7":"product_shipping_class-fresh-truffles","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-variable"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tartufi-istra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2100","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tartufi-istra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tartufi-istra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tartufi-istra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2100"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tartufi-istra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1075"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tartufi-istra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2100"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tartufi-istra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2100"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tartufi-istra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2100"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tartufi-istra.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2100"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}