So what is a truffle? Well the The French black truffle that is shaved into this delightful amber honey is the fruiting body of the fungus tuber melanosporum. This fungus forms a symbiotic relationship with the roots of oak and hazel trees. The edible portion, or truffle, is harvested in winter once it has matured and used as a flavoring (similar to a herb) in a multitude of dishes such as, veal, soup, fish, shellfish, game, rice and salads.
Perigord's Truffle Honey comes from Tasmania and uses only the finest Truffles. The French black truffle is considered the finest of the edible fungi and has a place in gastronomy alongside saffron, caviar, foie gras and the finest of wines. Widely considered as the jewel of French cooking it is prized for its unique flavor and intoxicating aroma.
The truffles are found from just below the soil surface to a depth of 20 cm where specially trained dogs and pigs are used to search for the truffles. German research has found that the truffles contain a steroid similar to that which is produced by male pigs during pre-mating behavior, hence why they use them to hunt!
This 140g Jar of sweet, fragrant honey is laced with chopped black truffle, creating a balance of earthiness and sweetness that explodes in your mouth with flavor. Try some of this fragrant honey over blue or soft cheeses, or experiment with a broad range of flavors and textures! Just Bee-careful not to go crazy with this stuff, @ $18 a jar, its one of those indulgences that shouldn't be wasted on cheese slices, only the best!
Coming in a rage of different flavors, even in a truffle salt, you won't mind getting your fingers sticky!
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