Tuber aestivum
Vittadini
Truffle, Summer truffle, Cook's truffle, Red-grained black truffle, Summer black truffle, Truffe de la Saint-Jean
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTuber aestivum (summer truffle) or Tuber uncinatum (burgundy truffle) is a species of truffle found across Europe.
Description
A truffle (underground fungus) that is black on the outside and white inside, found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruiting bodies are eaten; when very young they can be eaten raw, but are normally baked, sautéed in butter, or added to soups.
Traditional Uses
The fruiting bodies are eaten. When very young they can be eaten raw. They are normally baked, sauteed in butter or added to soups.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Balkans, Britain, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Europe, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Mediterranean, North America, Norway, Poland, Scandinavia, Serbia, Sicily, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Türkiye, USA,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truffle | 54.8 | — | — | 31.4 | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Also Known As
Xiakuaijun
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