{"title":"Truffles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eMelissa’s Truffles\u003c\/strong\u003e — Italian white, Burgundy, Black \u0026amp; French Périgord truffles, plus Australian black. Perfect for pastas, risottos \u0026amp; gourmet recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"australian-black-truffles","title":"Australian Black Truffles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonality: May - Aug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo provide a year-round supply of the popular Black Winter Truffle, even during the summer months in this country, Melissa’s global sourcing allows us to switch hemispheres to import this prized delicacy from Western Australia’s winter harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving the same robust flavor and aroma as the Italian Black Winter and French Perigord, the Australian Black Truffle was developed from actual spores of the French Perigord truffle. These spores were inoculated into the roots of tree saplings in a nursery; it took another five years before these trees bore any truffles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecially trained dogs are used to locate these truffles which are found just below the soil surface. Only the French Perigord variety has flourished in this semi-cultivation experiment of one of the world’s most difficult to reproduce fresh food delicacies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo store, wrap in clean paper towels, place in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 5-7 days. For the best taste, use within two days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melissas Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32753598431276,"sku":"460","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/7167\/5948\/products\/image-of-australian-black-truffles-vegetables-14764285689900.jpg?v=1616911565"},{"product_id":"french-perigord-black-truffles","title":"French Périgord Black Truffles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonality: Jan - Mar, Nov - Dec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Black Winter truffle variety grown exclusively in the southwestern region of France called Perigord. Not only is this variety specific to Perigord, the wild truffles are usually only found nestled in the roots of a certain type of oak tree native to the region. The Périgord black truffle is considered the champagne of truffles by discerning culinary professionals for its earthy aroma and rich chocolate flavor. For the gourmet without price limitations, it doesn’t get any better than a white truffle from the French countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo store, wrap in clean paper towels, place in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 5-7 days. For the best taste, use within two days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melissas Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32753599283244,"sku":"461","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/7167\/5948\/files\/image-of-french-perigord-black-truffles-vegetables-1125636965.jpg?v=1738781413"},{"product_id":"italian-black-summer-truffles","title":"Italian Black Summer Truffles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonality: May - Aug\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Italian Summer Black truffle is meaty thick with a rough texture that is black or dark brown in color. This variety has a knobby outer skin covering a tannish-white interior. The mushroom has a very delicate taste and aroma that is very mild when compared to its seasonal cousin, the Black Winter truffle. Since the flavor is subtle, the Black Summer truffle should never be cooked and is best added raw to dishes than cooked. Shave thin slices onto dishes like pasta, scrambled eggs, omelets and crepes as a deliciously extravagant finishing touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo store, wrap in clean paper towels, place in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 5-7 days. For the best taste, use within two days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melissas Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32753599545388,"sku":"462","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/7167\/5948\/files\/image-of-italian-black-summer-truffles-vegetables-1125637101.jpg?v=1738788053"},{"product_id":"italian-black-winter-truffles","title":"Italian Black Winter Truffles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonality: Jan - Mar, Dec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter truffles are much darker in color than its summer counterpart, the Black Summer truffle, with a much stronger flavor and aroma. Italian Black Winter Truffles are considered superior over all other truffle varieties in the marketplace. They are prized by culinary professionals as the ultimate symbol of gastronomic opulence. Like most truffle varieties, the Italian Black Winter is best enjoyed raw, sliced paper thin into warm pasta or rice dishes. However, the variety is also one of the few that can be gently heated in a sauce or hot dish without losing its flavor. Fresh truffles compliment dishes of pasta, rice, eggs, potatoes, and combine well with butter, cheese and cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo store, wrap in clean paper towels, place in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 5-7 days. For the best taste, use within two days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melissas Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32753599807532,"sku":"463","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/7167\/5948\/products\/image-of-italian-black-winter-truffles-vegetables-14764286574636.jpg?v=1616943838"},{"product_id":"italian-burgundy-truffles","title":"Italian Burgundy Truffles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\/Pack: About 4 ounces\u003cbr\u003eSeasonality: Aug - Dec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Melissa’s Burgundy Truffles are harvested in southern Italy and closely resemble Black Summer Truffles in their knobby texture and dark exterior coloring. The interior of this truffle is light chocolate brown in color. The flavor and aroma of the Burgundy Truffle is more robust than Summer Truffles, though not as pungent as the Black Winter Truffle. Burgundy Truffles are best when used uncooked and are typically shaved raw over pasta, rice, egg or potato dishes, and as a finishing touch to sauces or meat dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Choose truffles with a deep black-color and a fine web of whitish veins. To store, wrap in clean paper towels, place in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 5-7 days. For the best taste, use within two days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0017; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThis item is perishable and must ship overnight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melissas Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32753600462892,"sku":"464","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0336\/7167\/5948\/products\/image-of-italian-burgundy-truffles-vegetables-14764287131692.jpg?v=1616862962"},{"product_id":"italian-white-truffles","title":"Italian White Truffles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonality: Oct - Dec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWhite truffles are the rarest and most prized of all truffle varieties by culinary professionals and connoisseurs around the world. They are foraged almost exclusively in one small region in Italy and only by specially trained pigs, who are able to scent them out growing wild underground. Their aroma and delicate, complex flavor is considered the sublime symbol gastronomic luxury. Like all truffles, the White Truffle is best used uncooked or just slightly warmed. This ultimate delicacy is usually shaved over risotto or pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose truffles that are firm with no soft spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo store, wrap in clean paper towels, place in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 5-7 days. 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