White truffle, Italian truffle, The Piedmont, Alba truffle, Winter black truffle
Tuber magnatum

Family: Eutuberaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

There are about 100 Tuber species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Balkans, Britain, Bulgaria, Croatia, Europe, France, Italy, Japan, Mediterranean, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland

How it is used for food

The underground fruiting bodies are eaten. They are sliced and used to flavour risotto, pasta, egg dishes and cheese fondues. They can be canned, frozen or served in cognac.

Edible parts

Mushroom, herb, spice, fungus, vegetable

How it is grown

Fruiting bodies weighing 500 g can be found. It can only be stored for about 7 days.

Its other names

Local names

Yidali baikiujun

Synonyms

Tuber griseum Pers.;