SPECIES OF TRUFFLES IN ROMANIA
Black winter truffle, Tuber melanosporum
White truffle, Tuber magnatum pico
Summer truffles, Tuber aestivum
Tuber Uncinatum
BEE HONEY
Bee honey is a source of energy and vitality, it contains both fructose and glucose, which the body transforms into energy. .
RECIPES WITH TRUFFLES
Truffles can be put in many dishes, probably the most famous combination is in pasta, which is what I recommend for the beginning. The simple, minimalist version, but with great effect..
Truffles are considered luxury foods, being used only in the preparation of the most refined recipes, in the most extravagant restaurants.
Everything you need to know about TRUFE
In the Transylvanian forests we can find a variety of local truffles, which grow in a symbiotic relationship with its host - a tree. Truffles grow underground and are connected by microspores to their host tree. These host trees can be oaks, hazels, beeches or hornbeams and need a specific mix of sunlight, water and height to flourish. There are several varieties – mainly black and white – that change with the season. White truffles are typically harvested from late September to early January, while black truffles vary seasonally depending on the specific variety.
Referred to as rare culinary gold, truffles cannot be planted or tamed. They only grow underground in wild forests for a few months each year. Tubers are only found in areas with a specific terroir, usually humid with warmer days and cooler nights. For this reason, northern and central Italy is known for its abundance of truffles.
The main varieties of truffles identified in Romania are found in warmer areas, in the south or west of the country, in rare deciduous forests, around beeches, oaks, preferring slopes exposed to the sun.
Assortment
experience
For those who want to experience truffle hunting in the forest, we invite you to join our specially trained dogs for a day walk in the forest in search of these truffles. The area we can offer is in Transylvania, Hunedoara county area.
Perfect for lightly sauteed in butter or oil. It can be used for a multitude of dishes, hot or cold: pasta, risotto, vegetables, eggs, meat dishes or only on slices of toasted bread (bruschette)... always a delight!
Propolis is one of the most powerful natural antibiotics. Consumption in the cold season strengthens immunity and protects the body from colds and bacteria. Propolis tincture has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Use and conservation.
Before using fresh truffles, they must be washed under running water with a brush to remove traces of soil. We recommend that you wash only the amount of truffles that you are going to use because, once washed, they deteriorate faster.
Whole frozen truffles, on the other hand, are sliced or grated over dishes without being thawed beforehand. The lifespan of the truffle depends on its maturity at the time of purchase, varying between 7-12 days.
It seems that the best way of conservation is to try to reproduce its natural habitat.