TRUFFLE AND PORCINI OILS From the Appennini mountains, we offer our “Selezione Tartufi” line of truffle & porcini oils, as well as our “D Dalla Terra” and “Trentasette” lines, perfect for both retail and foodservice, and accessible to all truffle lovers. All of our truffle and porcini oils can be used as finishing oils, as well as in the final moments of cooking. White Truffle Olive Oil White Alba truffles are esteemed by many to be the best of any available truffle. This aromatic truffle flavor has been naturally infused into our high-quality olive oil for a unique truffle taste you can enjoy with almost any dish. This oil enhances all truffle dishes and can be used directly in place of fresh white truffles. It is highly recommended by chefs and gourmet lovers around the world for its tremendous quality.
The Truth About Truffle Oil Did you know that there is no actual truffle in truffle oil? If pieces of truffle appear inside the bottle, know that it does not add anything aside from visual pleasure and the ability to list ‘truffle’ as an ingredient on the label. There is no way to squeeze a truffle to make truffle oil, as you would press olives to make olive oil. Truffle oil is made in one of two ways: as a ‘nature identical’ oil, or as a byproduct of petroleum. Petroleum-based products can bear an overpowering, unnatural aroma, and will even burn your throat upon tasting. A ‘nature identical’ oil is made by obtaining flavor molecules from fruits/vegetables that exist naturally in nature, such as carrots, apple or potato, that combined make up the flavor aroma of a truffle. One way to find out the type of oil you have is The Heat Test. Truffle oil that is not ‘nature identical’ will break down under heat. So, dab a little bit of truffle oil on your hand. Smell it, and take strong note of the aroma. Now, rub your finger on the patch of oil to heat it up for about 10 seconds. Smell the oil again. A ‘nature identical’ oil will have the same aroma after creating heat. An unnatural, petroleum-based oil will not and the oil will have noticea- 8 bly lost its aroma.
Black Truffle Olive Oil This velvety and luxurious oil is made with the aroma of black winter truffles and it’s a perfect match for bringing all your foods up to the next level of gourmet. When infused into a traditional olive oil from Umbria, the essence of these truffles is captured in the perfect symbiosis ideally suited to enhance the taste of main dishes, appetizers and garnishes. A more round and earthy flavor than the bolder white truffle. Porcini Oil Our porcini oil is made from high quality olive oil and is naturally infused with the flavorful aroma of only the highest quality porcini mushrooms. Used to enhance mushroom sauces or as a perfect addition to rice and risotto dishes, pastas, and roasted meats. White Truffle Sunflower Oil This truffle oil is made by combining the smooth taste of sunflower seed oil and the bold flavor of white truffles. The end result is a light oil with an intense flavor and rich truffle aroma. Fantastic drizzled over pasta or risotto dishes, fish, popcorn, meats or in dressings where olive oil can be too overpowering.