Black truffle: Properties and health benefits

We are sure you have noticed that dishes with black truffles (Tuber melanosporum Vitt.) are becoming more and more popular and frequent in restaurants. If you have already tried some of them, such as pasta or pizzas with truffles, we are sure you already know why it is a gourmet ingredient widely demanded.  It is … Read more

Truffle growing: what does black truffle cultivation consist of?

The black truffle is a type of fungus that grows underground, quite deep, next to the roots of certain tree species, such as oak, birch, pine, cypress, chestnut or holm oak, among many others. The perfect climatic conditions for the cultivation of this type of mushroom are found, above all, in certain western countries with … Read more

THE LEGENDARY ORIGIN OF THE BLACK TRUFFLE: MYTHS AND REALITIES

There is no doubt that the black truffle is one of the most sought-after gourmet foods on the market due to its uses in haute cuisine and its spectacular characteristics in terms of flavour, aroma and texture. It is a fungus that grows underground in symbiosis with the roots of some tree species, such as … Read more

Sarrión: a world reference in black truffle production

To talk about the importance of the black truffle from Sarrión, we must first say that truffles are considered one of the most exclusive and demanded delicacies in gourmet gastronomy all over the world. They are a certain type of fungi that grow under the surface of the earth, at a shallow depth, and that … Read more

How to cook with black truffle: delicious recipes and tips

The black truffle (Tuber melanosporum Vitt.) is one of the most demanded delicacies in gourmet gastronomy thanks to the incredible flavour and aroma it brings to all kinds of recipes. If you have tried this mushroom, which has the peculiarity of growing underground, we have no doubt that you will already know that its incredible … Read more

Culinary uses of the black truffle

The black truffle is one of the most recognised and appreciated truffle varieties in the world thanks to its characteristics and exclusivity. It has a slightly sweet, mild and long-lasting taste, which makes it a highly demanded food in first class gastronomy for the elaboration of gourmet dishes. As for its appearance, it differs from … Read more