Quick Profile
| Scientific Name: | Tuber aestivum |
| Primary Origin: | France, Spain, Italy, Eastern Europe |
| Interior Color: | Lighter yellow-beige with fine veins |
Flavor & Sensory Profile
- Rich Nutty Notes
- Mild Earthiness
- Gentle Mushroom Aroma
The Black Summer Truffle is the most widely available and versatile fresh truffle in global gastronomy. Found across oak and beech forests throughout Europe, it has a black exterior covered in heavy, hard pyramidal warts, with a beautifully light beige interior.
Because its aroma is highly stable, subtle, and elegantly nutty, it works beautifully in bulk formulations, including house-made gourmet truffle butter, rich creams, shaved on pizzas, and baked directly inside artisan sourdough loaves.