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Black winter truffle (Tuber melanosporum)

The black winter truffle is Tuber melanosporum, known in Italy as tartufo nero pregiato and in France as truffe du Périgord. According to Italian truffle law, it is harvested from...

Summer truffle and autumn truffle (Tuber aestivum)

According to genetic research, the summer truffle and autumn truffle are the same species, Tuber aestivum. Italian law, however, distinguishes between them: the summer truffle is harvested from May 1st...

White truffle (Tuber magnatum)

The white truffle is Tuber magnatum, known in Italy as tartufo bianco. According to Italian truffle law, it is harvested from October 1st to December 31st and has a smooth,...

Dried porcini mushrooms

Eekhoorntjesbrood is the Dutch name for Boletus edulis, known in Italy as porcino. In Italy, four related species may be sold under the name funghi porcini: Boletus edulis, Boletus pinicola,...