Fresh White Truffles from Alba

Airflown Fresh White Truffles from Alba.

White truffle season has begun! These white Alba Truffles (Tuber magnatum) are found in Northern Italy and are harvested in the fall and early winter.

White Truffles have a golden exterior with delicate tan or cream colored flesh and a strong musky and slightly garlicky aroma. They are almost never cooked but are usually consumed fresh, typically by being shaved into paper-thin slices over pasta, risotto or salad.

Store fresh truffles in the refrigerator submerged in a container of uncooked rice or wrapped loosely in paper towels. Fresh truffles are best when used within a week or less after they arrive.