WHITE TRUFFLES
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Tuber magnatum Pico
It is found from the middle of September to the end of December. This kind of truffle named Bianco di San Miniato has the same organoleptic characteristics as the Tartufo Bianco di Alba. Before using fresh truffles they need to be brushed under fresh water. The ideal temperature of preservation in the refrigerator is 3°-5° C. Keeping them wrapped in absorbent paper. The preservation period of Tartufo Bianco di San Miniato is for about 10 days.
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OFF-WHITE TRUFFLES • BLACK TRUFFLES
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Off-White Truffle | Tuber albidum Pico
Popularly called "bianchetto" (off-white) or march-truffle. Searching period: 15th January – 30th April.
Precious Black Truffle | Tuber melanosporum Vitt
Searching period: December - March
Summer Black Truffle | Tuber albidum Æstivum Vitt
Popularly called "Scorzone". Searching period: May - November
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PORCINI MUSHROOMS
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Boletus edulis and relative group
Porcini mushrooms are the variety most sought-after by pickers and are consequently those sold most frequently in shops and restaurants.
They grow in broad-leaf and conifer woods in spring and autumn.
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