Tuber magnatum
(Pico) Vittadini
White truffle, Italian truffle, The Piedmont, Alba truffle, Winter black truffle
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTuber magnatum, the white truffle (Italian: tartufo bianco d'Alba), is a species of truffle in the order Pezizales and family Tuberaceae. It is mainly found in Italy, but also in other parts of Southern Europe, as well as Thailand.
Description
A mushroom.
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Edible Uses
White truffles are considered edible.
Traditional Uses
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.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Balkans, Britain, Bulgaria, Croatia, Europe, France, Italy, Japan, Mediterranean, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland,
Production
Fruiting bodies weighing 500 g can be found. It can only be stored for about 7 days.
Notes
There are about 100 Tuber species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Yidali baikiujun
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- Hall, I. R. Ectomycorrhizal Fungi with Edible Fruiting Bodies, 3. Tuber magnatum, Tuberaceae. Economic Botany, Vol. 52, No. 2, pp. 192-200
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