TruffleHunter - Minced Black Truffle - Preserved Truffles in Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 1.74 Oz

I like the flavor of truffles. I wanted to be able to add this wonderful flavor in my cooking. The problem is fresh truffles are expensive and there's no way I will use the whole truffle, not right away. I needed something I could use little by little over a period of time. Most recipes simply call for truffle oil. But I could not bring myself to use truffle oil. Maybe I watched too much of Anthony Bourdain... Each time I would look at the ingredients there would be some mystery "natural flavor". I did some research and found some disturbing information about what that natural truffle flavor really is... (spoiler alert!) - it is not truffles!So while scouring amazon for a solution I came across this minced black truffle in a jar. Am I happy this is available! Such a great option. It is very affordable and allows one an option of using this delicious flavorful ingredient in small amounts over an extended period of time. I also read the reviews previous customers posted and one suggested adding olive oil to the jar as the minced mass gets used. What a wonderful idea! I have been doing that every time I take out a little and I end up with real truffle flavored oil which can also be used in cooking. (skim off that flavored oil and add it into ketchup and you end up with the best ketchup ever tasted!)To sum up my ramblings, this is a superior product. Thank you, TruffleHunter!

I think that black truffles are one of the most sublime ingredients. They add depth of flavour to a creamy pasta sauce, elevate humbled scrambled eggs to something heavenly, and enhance even the most delightful risotto. In my opinion, you can’t get better quality black truffles than these unless you’re prepared to go into the woods accompanied by a dog or pig. Wholeheartedly recommended!

I confess I've never had a real, fresh, honest to goodness black truffle before. But I have bought truffle oil many times. I actually did buy something that claimed to be a real truffle some years back - it looked like a truffle, sat in its own tiny little jar and cost me over $25, but it was virtually flavorless. So most of my experience has been with truffle oil. From that perspective, I can tell you that this product is far superior to truffle oil. The aroma and flavor are simply stronger. Yes, it's expensive, but a jar goes a pretty long way. It is absolutely fabulous with anything involving steak, eggs, or potatoes. Sure, truffles can flavor a wide variety of dishes, but to my tastebuds, steak, eggs, and potatoes are the perfect compliment.If you don't believe me, try this for the most unbelievable steak you've ever had: Melt a stick of salted butter in the microwave. Add roughly the same amount of plain goat cheese and whisk to uniform consistency. Add about 1/2 tsp of minced black truffle and some freshly ground pepper and whisk again. Refrigerate until cool and solid. Cook steak according to your favorite method and then slather liberally with this goat cheese truffle butter. You're welcome!

I'm not a truffle coniseur by any means, so I wouldn't know the dif btwn brands/origination. But I like the stuff whereas many others don't care for the flavor. Not bad, tho a little pricey for what you get. Four stars because I don't know what five would be....

It was incredible. However, the seal is not good on any of their products and unfortunately it lead to this one getting moldy within two days. If they changed/used better quality screw tops on all their products I would give this a 69 star review. They make an excellent product. The packaging just doesn't match the quality of what is inside of it.

When I bought this the first time I was expecting a one time buy for overtly expensive mushrooms.... I'm on my 3rd purchase.... This stuff is addicting and goes on practically anything. The best way to experience this is to take about a dollop, mix it with ground beef, and you'll have the most addicting tacos/burgers ever.-Flavor tastes like a heavy garlicy umami extract, but with a unique indescribable aftertaste. Smell is heavily reminiscent of aged garlic.-Presentation is sweet and simple, a petite glass jar with a simple black and gold lid.-Value is pretty solid, for roughly 30 bucks, you cant get better with genuine black truffles. The mixture is 20% EVOO/80% truffles, so actual truffle amount is 2.256 ounces. You're still getting a lot of truffles for next to nothing on price.Overall, amazing. Will buy again, and again, and again...….. yea the addiction is that bad.

This is a very good strong tasting minced truffle. You only need a small amount. I feel like it's the best one I've found thus far. I've ordered others a bit less expensive but, not as good and strong in flavor. Pay close attention to the % of actual truffle In The ingredients! Some for less money only have 5% truffle. This is worth buying. I have purchased a few times so far. Enjoy!

I fell in love with truffles, be it black or white ever since I had my first plate of truffle pasta in Italy years ago and would relish a plate of truffle pasta every now and then, however, I do not like this minced black truffle at all. There was a very artificial taste and smell to it.I tried adding to sauteed portobello mushrooms but neither my husband or myself could detect any truffle flavor. When I added the minced truffle to scrambled eggs, the artificial scent and taste was evident when I should be feeling like I'm on Cloud 9. I bought this seeing the positive reviews but it failed to meet my expectations. I will not buy this again but rather use the Casina Rossa truffle salt that worked wonderfully for me.