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Black truffle
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Protein 5.8 g 12%
- Fat 0.5 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 1%
- Fibre 8.5 g 30%
- Sugars 0.7 g —
- Sodium 66 mg 3%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 1 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.12 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.09 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 2 mg 13%
- Vitamin B6 0.18 mg 11%
Minerals
- Calcium 24 mg 2%
- Iron 3.5 mg 19%
- Magnesium 23.8 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 62 mg 5%
- Potassium 447 mg 10%
- Zinc 3.8 mg 35%
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Questions about Black truffle
How do you clean a fresh black truffle?
Brush off the soil with a small, dry brush, then wipe any stubborn patches with a barely damp cloth. Clean it just before use; soaking can dull its aroma.
How should you store black truffles?
Wrap each truffle in dry kitchen paper and keep it in a sealed container in the fridge. Change the paper daily and use the truffle within a few days, while its aroma is strongest.
Should you cook black truffle or serve it raw?
Both work: shave it raw over a finished dish, or warm it gently in butter or a sauce. Avoid prolonged, fierce cooking, which drives off its delicate aroma.
What dishes go well with black truffle?
Its earthy aroma suits simple, rich foods such as scrambled eggs, fresh pasta, risotto and buttery mashed potatoes. Shave it over the dish just before serving so the fragrance is not lost.
How much black truffle should you use for a serving?
A few thin shavings—roughly 5–10 g—can perfume a serving of eggs, pasta or risotto. Use a truffle slicer or a sharp knife to make very thin slices.
What can you use instead of fresh black truffle?
There is no exact substitute for its aroma. A little truffle oil can add a similar note, but many versions use added flavouring; sautéed mushrooms give an earthy flavour without tasting like truffle.
Can you freeze black truffles?
Yes. Freeze it whole in an airtight container, then grate or shave it while still frozen; thawing can make it soft and less aromatic. Freezing preserves it, but the aroma may fade.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 20106 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
