We know that it is difficult to explain what truffles smell like due to the wide range of flavors and aromas they have, but let's get to it.
Not all truffles have the same flavor.
If you have ever tasted a fresh truffle in season and already had a memory of its aroma or without having tried them, but encouraged by the comments of the qualities and its fantastic aroma and flavor and also led by the low price at which they are sold in supermarkets, you have ended up taking home a small bottle with about 10 grams of truffle for a price of approximately 4 or 5 € and yes, once opened you feel deceived by the chemical aroma and little flavor that they give off.
Well, we have to explain that in these cases it is a variety of Chinese truffle or one of the varieties of lesser aroma but if you look closely, probably with added aromas.
And let's not even talk about the truffle sauce, which has a major component of mushrooms and a truffle percentage of less than 5%, as well as added flavorings.
We have to say that there are about 100 varieties of truffles, all of them with different aromas, flavors, color, appearance and qualities. Many of them have no culinary value, so we are going to focus on the TUBER MELANOSPORUM, which is the one grown here in Teruel. Besides being one of the most appreciated culinary varieties, it is also one of the most accessible to everyone.
The aromatic wheel of the black truffle Tuber Melanosporun is very complex and also difficult to imitate, since it is composed of more than 50 different compounds involved in its final composition, including fruit, butter cheese, caramel, mushroom leather, among others.
These aromas and flavors are like great wines or perfumes that harbor something very magical that makes them unique. Be sure to try it and don't let them tell you about it.
