It has a spherical aspect, with numerous depressions on the peridium that makes it irregular. The external surface is smooth and lightly velvety. It’s colour varies from pale ochre to dark cream or greenish. It’s flesh or “gleba” is unmistakable and it’s white and yellow-greyish with a tenuous white veining. The pleasant and aromatic fragrance, very different from the garlic-smell of the other truffles, makes this truffle unique in its genus.
Market value:
This is the most highly priced truffle in the world. The highest quality white truffles are found in Piemonte (Alba), Istria (Croatia), as well as in Serbia, Hungary, Romania and Greece.
Note:
Large quantities has been recently discovered in Eastern- Europe.
Other names:
White truffle of Alba, Piemont white truffle
