Périgord black truffle — Tuber melanosporum, Switzerland, France, Italy or Spain

Winter’s black diamond.

Tuber melanosporum, also known as black truffle or Périgord truffle, has a deep aroma and remarkable length on the palate. It pairs naturally with eggs, potatoes, pasta, celeriac, poultry, meat and scallops.

Species: Tuber melanosporum.
Origin: Switzerland, France, Italy or Spain, depending on availability.
Season: December to March.
Suggested quantity: around 10 to 15 g per person, depending on the dish.

The soil adds nuance; ripeness decides

At equal ripeness, it is above all ripeness that determines the truffle’s flavour and intensity, far more than its origin. Soil, climate and the speed of ripening add nuances, while the aromatic identity remains that of Tuber melanosporum.

We select our truffles for freshness, ripeness and quality, and state the origin of each delivery.

Swiss Truffle Dealers’ tips

Melanosporum tolerates heat better than autumn or white truffles. It can therefore be used in a warm preparation, although gentle, controlled cooking will always preserve its aroma better.

To bring out its best, let it infuse in fat: unsalted butter, cream or cream cheese. Add the preparation at the end of cooking or off the heat, then finish with a few slices of fresh truffle just before serving.

For truffle butter: mix 5 to 10 g of fresh black truffle with 100 g of unsalted butter. Leave to infuse for 12 to 24 hours in the fridge in a closed container.

You can also place a few fresh eggs, still in their unbroken shells, in the airtight box with the truffle. In two to three days, the aromas naturally pass through the porous shells.

Explore our recipes and preparation tips

How much should you order?

Allow around 10 to 15 g per person for a main course. Use some to flavour butter or cream and add the rest fresh over each plate.

• 50 g: for a meal for 3 to 4 people.
• 100 g: for 6 to 8 people or several preparations.

Freshness and storage

Enjoy your truffles as soon as possible after delivery. They generally keep for 5 to 7 days in the fridge, depending on ripeness and condition.

Keep them in a closed container, individually wrapped in absorbent kitchen paper. Replace the paper daily and check their condition. Clean them only just before use.

See our illustrated storage guide

Delivery in Switzerland

Dispatched by Swiss-Express “Lune”, Tuesday to Friday subject to stock availability, for delivery the following morning.

We email you when your order leaves us. Check your parcel box and refrigerate the truffles as soon as they arrive.