Truffles in oil
Preserving food in oil is one of the most widespread and ancient methods in the world. Products preserved in oil were born out of necessity: among ancient peoples, preservation in oil was one of the most commonly used ways to keep provisions for a long time. The Romans, in particular, were the first to use olive oil for its anti-inflammatory and cosmetic properties, as well as for food preservation.
PRESERVING TRUFFLES IN OIL
Olive oil is an excellent product for food preservation because it isolates food from contact with air: this helps prevent the growth of aerobic bacteria, microorganisms that develop with the presence of oxygen.
However, oil does not inhibit the growth of anaerobic bacteria: the best known of these is botulinum, which produces toxins particularly poisonous to our body. This type of bacteria is mainly found in homemade preserves in oil: during home preparation, recommended hygiene and sanitary standards are not always followed, which is why making these kinds of products at home is often discouraged.
TRUFFLES IN OIL: HOW TO USE THEM?
Truffles in oil are a great alternative to fresh truffles because they are available all year round and can be used to flavor all your favorite dishes as well as to enhance their earthy taste: just add a teaspoon of truffles in oil at the end of cooking to season the dish. Truffles in oil can be added directly during the cooking of meat and fish to make them even more flavorful towards the end of cooking, or they can be used to season accompanying sauces and creams.
Truffle carpaccio is another very precious and versatile food in the kitchen: besides first and second courses, carpaccio is perfect for creating appetizers such as bruschetta, crostini, mini pizzas, and eggs. Truffle omelets are perfect for appetizers due to their ease and speed of preparation: just scramble the eggs, add a drizzle of oil, a pinch of salt and pepper, and finally our truffles in oil. Alternatively, you can also use our ground truffle. Now just divide the scrambled eggs into small portions and serve them on a slice of toasted bread.
HOW TO STORE TRUFFLES IN OIL?
Given how delicious they are, it’s hard to have leftovers, but let’s suppose you have some truffles left. What can you do to preserve them best? Once the jar containing the truffles is opened, you can keep it in the fridge for up to 10 days: before refrigerating, make sure the jar is tightly closed and not leaking oil; also, clean the rim of the jar to prevent mold from forming inside.
Truffles preserved in salt and in brine have roughly the same shelf life as truffles in oil: this is because once the jar is opened, the truffle comes into contact with the air entering the jar, losing its sterility and making the product vulnerable to mold and bacteria.
Truffles are an almost magical food: they blend well with any dish and are also a real boon for our body as they contain many vitamins, fibers, and minerals. Truffles in oil are available all year round, always delicious and ready to amaze in your recipes: have fun experimenting in the kitchen with our truffles!