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Tartufo nero estivo (Tuber Aestivum var Uncinatum), size of 20 grams upwards.
Globular, sometimes lobate in shape with brown-black rind with tightly-spaced warts with a depression at their summit and lengthways grooves.
The gleba or pulp is grey-brown or purplish-black in colour and marbled with thin white veins.
The spores are spinulate.
It is gathered during the Winter in particular at the start of the year especially under oaks, hazels and black hornbeams.
It is found frequently in Italy and Spain but is gathered and appreciated in particular in France.
With its specific flavour and fragrant odour, it is highly appreciated for culinary purposes and is considered by the French as the best for this purpose and is therefore the most prized .
It is eaten preferably after a short period of cooking.