Frozen Black Summer Truffles (Tuber aestivum)
Keep the mild, nutty character of black summer truffle available for sauces, fillings, pasta, risotto, eggs, and other cooked applications. These Tuber aestivum truffles are supplied frozen in restaurant-size packs for chefs, caterers, specialty retailers, and home cooks who need a practical alternative to a short fresh season.
Product details
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Species: black summer truffle (Tuber aestivum), also called Scorzone
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Format: frozen whole truffles
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Grades: First Class and Second Class; grade affects piece size and appearance
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Pack sizes: 500 g and 1 kg
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Flavor: gentle earthiness with mushroom and hazelnut notes
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Storage: keep frozen and follow the package directions
Reordering frozen summer truffle slices
Our former A-grade packs contained Tuber aestivum cut into 1 mm slices, 2–4 cm across. The 500 g and 1 kg packs offered on this page contain whole summer truffles. If your kitchen needs pre-sliced truffles, ask the Trade Desk for frozen summer truffle slices. Include your required weight and delivery date so we can confirm the cut and availability before you order.
How chefs use frozen summer truffles
Frozen summer truffle is best used in preparations where butter, cream, cheese, eggs, or olive oil can carry its aroma. Shave or grate it into warm pasta, risotto, omelets, potato dishes, compound butter, stuffing, and finishing sauces. Freezing can soften the texture, so this format is especially useful when flavor and kitchen efficiency matter more than a fresh-truffle presentation.
Planning a menu around the fresh harvest? The fresh summer truffle listing gives the current season status and the packs offered during the harvest.
Restaurant and wholesale ordering
Select the grade and pack size required from the product options. For recurring restaurant supply, distributor quantities, current-lot specifications, or time-sensitive frozen delivery, ask the Trade Desk for a quote or email info@trufflecart.com before ordering.
Frozen summer truffle FAQ
Should frozen summer truffles be thawed?
They can be shaved or grated while still firm. If thawing is needed, thaw only the required amount under refrigeration and use promptly.
What is the difference between First and Second Class?
The grade primarily describes piece size and appearance. Ask for the current lot specification when exact dimensions are important for service or resale.
DNA-tested frozen truffles for growers
DNA-tested stock is also available for growers using frozen truffle material within their cultivation program. Contact Truffle Cart before ordering to request a DNA-tested lot and its corresponding species-identification report. Match the species to your plantation and follow your nursery or agronomist’s preparation and application protocol. DNA identification does not establish spore viability or guarantee root colonization or a harvest.
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