Brumale
1 – T. brumale, 2 – T. melanosporum, 3 – T. indicum
Source Truffle Board
Scientific Name
Tuber brumale
Common Names
European Winter Truffle, Muscato tartufo, Brumale, Muscat Truffle
Seasons
December – April
Description
Often confused with T. melanosporum for its color and shape, however the peridium (“skin”) is darker, almost black. Firm and solid gleba (“flesh”) that is whitish at first becoming gray-brown or gray-black at maturity, marbled with a few, broad, widely spaced, white veins that do not change color when exposed to the air. Unlike T. melanosporum, T. brumale veins remain always white.
Aroma/Flavor
Aroma varies widely and can be overwhelming on some specimen. Aroma is described in the literature as fermented fruit, bitter yeast, nuts, hazelnuts, and sometime gasoline.
Distribution
Native to Southern Europe, often found in the same place as T. melanosporum and is considered a natural contaminant in T. melanosporum orchards.
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Other species
- Tuber aestivum (black summer truffle)
- Tubber Borchii (bianchetto)
- Tuber Brumale (Muscato truffle)
- Kalapuya Brunea (Oregon brown truffle)
- Leucangium carthusianum (Oregon black truffle)
- Tuber canaliculatum (Appalachian truffle)
- Tuber gibbosum (Oregon white truffle)
- Tuber lyonii (pecan truffle)
- Tuber macrosporum (smooth black truffle)
- Tuber magnatum (white truffle)
- Tuber melanosporum (Perigord truffle)
- Tuber oregonese (Oregon white truffle)
- Tuber uncinatum (Burgundy truffle)
