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The black summer truffle (Tuber Aestivum Vitt.) weighs approximately 25/30 grams upwards. Shipment will be done by UPS Express Courier and 500 grams is the minimum order.

It has a globular, sometimes lobate  shape with brown-black rind and  tightly-spaced warts with a depression at their summit and lengthwise grooves.

The gleba or pulp is grey-brown or purplish-black in colour and marbled with thin white veins.

The spores are spinulate.

It is gathered during the winter in particular at the beginning of the year especially under oaks, hazels and black hornbeams.

It is found frequently in Italy and Spain but is gathered and appreciated in particular in France.

With its specific flavour and fragrant odour, it is highly appreciated for culinary purposes and is considered by the French as the best for this purpose and is therefore the most prized.

It is eaten preferably after a short cooking time.