Frozen Smooth Black Truffles – Tuber macrosporum

Frozen Smooth Black Truffles (Tuber macrosporum)

Frozen Tuber macrosporum, known as the smooth black truffle, offers an aromatic black-truffle format for sauces, pasta, risotto, meat dishes, fillings, and food production. The truffles are supplied frozen in First Class and Second Class grades for restaurant, catering, retail, and distributor use.

Product details

• Species: smooth black truffle (Tuber macrosporum)
• Format: washed, graded, frozen whole truffles
• Grades: First Class and Second Class; the supplier grade reflects piece size and visual condition
• Pack sizes: 500 g and 1 kg
• Flavor: earthy and savory with allium-like and slightly fruity notes
• Storage: keep frozen at approximately −18°C and follow the package directions

How to use frozen Tuber macrosporum

Shave, grate, or mince the truffle while it is still firm. It works well in butter and cream sauces, fresh pasta, risotto, eggs, meat and game preparations, mushroom fillings, and truffle condiments. Frozen truffles may have a softer texture after thawing, so use this format where aroma, flavor, and consistent availability are more important than fresh tableside presentation.

Chef and wholesale ordering

Select 500 g or 1 kg and the required grade from the live product options. Restaurants and distributors needing recurring supply, precise piece specifications, or a current-lot check can contact info@trufflecart.com before ordering.

Frozen smooth black truffle FAQ

Is Tuber macrosporum the same as Périgord truffle?
No. Smooth black truffle is Tuber macrosporum; Périgord black truffle is Tuber melanosporum.

How should it be thawed?
Thaw only the amount needed under refrigeration, or grate it directly while frozen when the recipe allows.