Tuber melanosporum, called the black truffle, Périgord truffle or French black truffle, is a species of truffle native to Southern Europe. It is one of the most expensive edible fungi in the world.
Tuber melanosporum is used in the most exclusive dishes in French and Italian cuisine.
The flavour can be deeper and aromatic depending on the season and the place where it grew. In order to enjoy the extraordinary taste of truffle mushrooms, it is necessary to eat fresh and uncooked shortly after harvesting.