Truffle Uncinato

tartufo_uncinatoTruffle Uncinato (Tuber Uncinatum)

peridium: with warts not transversely striated;
Soil: light brown color, almost chocolate brown in more mature specimens, white veins and fine;
Smell: stronger and more pleasant than the tuber aestivum;
edibility: Great;
Availability in the market: September / January;
Consumption and Conservation: tasty flavor, It makes a kind that lends itself to many different uses, both raw and cooked. It is ideal for omelettes, pasta, risotto, salads and toast. For storage it is recommended to deposit it in a tightly sealed jar in the least cold part of the refrigerator, for up to 10 days, then move on to freezing.