Whole Fresh Black Winter Périgord Truffles (Tuber melanosporum) - 1.12 oz (32 g) to 1 lb (454 g) resealable bag, by Marky's, from France or Italy.

More or less a round shape, the black winter truffle's size can go up to the size of an apple and even bigger, but it usually weighs around 1.12 oz. Its skin has a pyramidal scale, and its flesh goes from grayish to black with thin white veins when mature. The black winter truffle, also known as the Périgord truffle, comes from France or Italy and is a rare delicacy, available for sale from the end of October to the start of March. So, if you're planning a Thanksgiving or Christmas menu, including something with truffles in it will be a brilliant idea. Also, a modest package of these black diamonds will be a surprising gift for your dear foodie.

How Do You Know You're Buying Real Black Périgord Truffles?

Here are a few tips on how you can make sure that you're buying the black Périgord truffle (Tuber melanosporum) and not its summer cousin.

• You're purchasing it in late fall or in winter.
• It has a potato-like shape and dark black or charcoal skin with pyramidal warts.
• When you cut it, you can see that it's also black on the inside, and its black interior is pervaded with white veins.

If it's fresh, you'll smell an enticing mixture of aromas: mushroom, wet earth, strawberry, and raw cocoa.

What Will Your Order Look Like?

You'll receive a package of fresh truffles shipped from France or Italy in the days before. Because truffles are formed naturally in the ground, the size and color of each individual mushroom may vary. You'll be charged based on the actual weight of your order and the current market price.

How Do You Store Black Winter Truffles?

The shelf life of the Périgord truffle is 5-7 days. Here's what you should do to keep these mushrooms safe and sound until the day you use them:

• The truffles should be dry. Use a paper towel to remove moisture from them gently.
• Wrap each mushroom in a new paper towel and put it into an airtight container. Place the container on the upper shelf of the fridge.
• Change the wrapping towels daily and wipe moisture from the truffles, if needed.

How Do You Add Fresh Black Truffles to Your Menu?

One thing to remember is that fresh truffles shouldn't be cooked thoroughly like other fresh mushrooms. They are best enjoyed raw or lightly heated. Slice a truffle and top prepared dishes with these fragrant paper-thin slices, or add a few slices towards the very end of cooking, right before you turn off the heat. Black truffles ideally accompany your pasta, foie gras, and risotto.

Whole Fresh Black Winter Truffles (Tuber melanosporum) - 1.12 oz (32 g) to 1 lb (454 g) resealable bag, by Marky's, from France or Italy.

More or less a round shape, the black winter truffle's size can go up to the size of an apple and even bigger, but it usually weighs around 1.12 oz. Its skin has a pyramidal scale, and its flesh goes from grayish to black with thin white veins when mature. The black winter truffle comes from France or Italy and is a rare delicacy, available for sale from the end of October to the start of March. So, if you're planning a Thanksgiving or Christmas menu, including something with truffles in it will be a brilliant idea. Also, a modest package of these black diamonds will be a surprising gift for your dear foodie.

How Do You Know You're Buying Real Black Winter Truffles?

Here are a few tips on how you can make sure that you're buying the black winter truffle (Tuber melanosporum) and not its summer cousin.

• You're purchasing it in late fall or in winter.
• It has a potato-like shape and dark black or charcoal skin with pyramidal warts.
• When you cut it, you can see that it's also black on the inside, and its black interior is pervaded with white veins.

If it's fresh, you'll smell an enticing mixture of aromas: mushroom, wet earth, strawberry, and raw cocoa.

What Will Your Order Look Like?

You'll receive a package of fresh truffles shipped from France or Italy in the days before. Because truffles are formed naturally in the ground, the size and color of each individual mushroom may vary. You'll be charged based on the actual weight of your order and the current market price.

How Do You Store Black Winter Truffles?

The shelf life of the summer truffle is 5-7 days if kept properly dry and chilled. Here's what you should do to keep these mushrooms safe and sound until the day you use them:

• Inspect them upon arrival and make sure they are clean.
• If there's any dirt or gravel on a mushroom, gently wipe it off with a clean toothbrush or a soft, damp tissue.
• Use a short, sharp, clean knife to remove stones or debris lodged in the crevices of the mushroom.
• Dry each mushroom with a clean paper towel, then wrap it in a new one and put them all into an airtight container.
• Keep the container on the upper shelf of the fridge. Change the wrapping towels and wipe moisture from the truffles every day.

How Do You Add Fresh Black Truffles to Your Menu?

One thing to remember is that fresh truffles shouldn't be cooked thoroughly like other fresh mushrooms. They are best enjoyed raw or lightly heated. Slice a truffle and top prepared dishes with these fragrant paper-thin slices, or add a few slices towards the very end of cooking, right before you turn off the heat. Black truffles ideally accompany your pasta, foie gras, and risotto.

How Do I Order Black Winter Truffles Online?

If you're looking to buy fresh truffles online, Marky's will be glad to serve you! Just add your desired product weight to the cart and check out to get your truffles delivered with overnight shipping. You will receive one or multiple bags filled with truffles, depending on the weight you ordered.

• Fresh truffles are a particularly perishable delicacy that vary in size and weight, and we want you to receive them promptly at their best. We may occasionally slightly delay your shipment so we can fulfill it with a freshly arrived batch. Exact weight is not guaranteed upon delivery, but our truffle experts work to pick the best fresh truffles that are as close to the weight you order as possible.
• If you require your order to be packed in a specific manner (i.e. one truffle per bag), please notify support@markys.com before or immediately after placing your order. We will strive to meet your request but may not be able to meet it if you do not contact us promptly or if it's beyond what we can offer.
• The price of fresh truffles can vary often and depends on market conditions. If you schedule your order for delivery later than the closest available delivery date, your final invoice will reflect the product's prevailing price when it is shipped, which may differ from when it was first placed.