Black Truffle Oil

Black truffle oil, made from high-quality black truffles, has a wonderfully intense aroma and rich earthy flavours.

Truffle oils come in a variety of unique flavors and can be used to enhance dishes like pasta, pizza, and risotto. The truffle oil should be used as a finishing oil - to drizzle over dishes just before serving.

The fine truffled Italian extra virgin olive oil is delicious drizzled over beef fillets, mushroom risottos, roasted celeriac and jerusalem artichokes, or even scrambled eggs for a luxurious breakfast dish.

This black truffle oil is produced in Acqualagna, the home of Italy’s truffle market, by Marini & Azzolini who have been collecting and producing truffle products for over 50 years.

What is truffle oil

• Black truffle oil features an intense aroma and rich truffle flavor.

• Use as a finishing oil, drizzled before serving.

• Enhances beef, mushroom risotto, and roasted vegetables with its rich truffle flavor.

• Adds luxury to scrambled eggs.

• Produced in Acqualagna, Italy by experts for over 50 years.

What is truffle oil made of?

Truffle oil is typically made by infusing a base oil with truffle essence or flavour compounds. Homemade truffle oil, made from fresh truffles, has a milder flavor compared to commercial truffle oil, which often uses synthetic compounds. This infusion captures the distinct, earthy aroma and taste of truffles, usually derived from black or white truffles. It’s primarily used as a finishing oil in cooking, adding a gourmet touch to dishes just before serving.

How to use truffle oil

Black truffle oil can elevate a variety of dishes, from simple pasta to layered sauces. Here are some uses and pairings to explore:

• Pasta and Risotto: Drizzle black truffle oil over pasta dishes, such as spaghetti carbonara or fettuccine Alfredo, to add a rich, earthy flavour. It also pairs well with risotto, especially when combined with mushrooms or asparagus.

• Pizza and Flatbreads: Add a few drops of black truffle oil to pizza dough or brush it over flatbreads before topping with ingredients like prosciutto, arugula, or caramelized onions.

• Meat and Poultry: Use black truffle oil as a marinade or finishing oil for grilled meats, such as steak or chicken, to add a deep, umami flavor.

• Vegetarian and Vegan Dishes: Black truffle oil can enhance the flavour of roasted or sautéed vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts or sweet potatoes, and is a great addition to vegan dishes like lentil soup or vegan mac and cheese.

• Deviled Eggs and Appetizers: Add a few drops of black truffle oil to deviled eggs or use it as a dip for appetizers like fried cauliflower or meatballs.

When pairing black truffle oil with other ingredients, consider the following:

• Cheese: Black truffle oil pairs well with strong, pungent cheeses like Parmesan, blue cheese, or goat cheese.

• Herbs and Spices: Combine black truffle oil with herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley, or spices like paprika or cumin, to create complex and aromatic flavor profiles.

• Acidity: Balance the richness of black truffle oil with acidic ingredients like lemon juice or vinegar to create a harmonious flavour balance.

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Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil, truffle aroma. May contain traces of gluten, milk, celery, fish, nuts.

• Intense aroma & earthy flavours
• Use as a finishing drizzle
• Serve with beef fillets & mushroom risottos
• Pair with scrambled eggs for luxurious breakfast
• Produced in Italy's home of truffles

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