Similar to many mushrooms, Truffles create a symbiotic relationship with roots of the trees they grow around. Different to many mushrooms, Truffles fruit underground, they are hard to find and their subterranean ripeness must be sniffed out by pig or trained dogs. They are an extremely valuable crop. The most precious is Tuber Magnatum Pico (White Truffle) also of interest is Tuber Melanosporum Vitt (Black Truffle). The Truffle is an ingredient, an aroma, therefore can accompany any food. According to some people, Truffles are also an aphrodisiac. There are loose claims and researches that Truffles are anti carcinogenic.
Truffles adds real cachet to the meal. They are mostly added to food in small quantities to enhance or embelish the flavours of the principal ingredients. The main difference between White and Black Truffles is not the color but the smell and taste. The Black Truffle has a pleasing wet leaf earthy smell and is usually added during the cooking procedure of a dish. The White Truffle has a more enigmatic smell, mixed with notes of fermented honey, hay, garlic, spices, wet earth and ammonia, and it is usually finely shaved on cooked or raw foods.
RAMELLI uses for its products the highest quality Truffle from the north of Italy. RAMELLI Truffle is undoubtedly different from the others regarding quality, taste and perfume due to the climate and soil of the region. The soft and moist soil in that area is aerated and rich in calcium and these are the two factors to obtain the best quality of natural Truffle in the world.
RAMELLI is based on the partnership with a small farming community in Northern Italy. RAMELLI delivers to a market not only intrigued but expanding all over the world. We live in a world where we are treated to the international cuisines , and one of the cornerstones of this great fare is fresh product of every stripe. Many of the worlds Chef's are looking to add something special to their menu to have them stand out amongst the highly competitive market place. RAMELLI delivers that edge.
Our Italian partner has many years experience in gathering and processsing Truffles. Their knoweledge regarding Truffle is second to none, following the tradition when it comes to dog training, storage and cooking of this extremely unique and amazing food ingredient. In the north of Italy, we now have more than 300 people with dogs searching for the exclusive Truffle.
Our business is in delivering not only the finest product but Fresh Truffles of the season and Truffle products that enhance any dish. Truffles not only increases the experience of the person dining but also tantalizes the surrounding parties with a delicious aroma and we know that brings people in the door and has them return. RAMELLI alligns with Chefs across the world, so that RAMELLI products end in the hands of the most creative culinary masters. This aggressive and equally strategic sales approach is therefore supported by a favourable 'production' position. Although the product can literally sell itself to any food aficionado in the words of RAMELLI sales manager. RAMELLI continues to effectively build its market by developing and maintaining strategic alliances with world most important chefs and accurately forecasting financial and social trends in food markets around the world.
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This object of desire is a gastronomical jewel only to be experienced at its fullest intensity choosing RAMELLI'S products. From the of Italy.
White Truffle: Hailing From Central North Italy in the region of Le Marche; this delicate Truffle only grows under very particular mineral conditions at the base of Willow, Oak, Hazel, Poplar and Beech Trees, with touches of pink displaying its potency, their place in the earth make them some of the rarest and sought after of the types. The advantage of the White Truffle is that it can be enjoyed without cooking. The White Truffles have a short shelf life however deliver unparalleled flavour and aroma. It’s often sliced over first course dishes such as Tagliatelle, Gnocchi, Noodles, Polenta, better if lightly dressed not to cover the delicate taste of the Truffle. Also can dress second course dishes like Omelets, Veal Filet and Chicken Breast. It can be used in a variety of ways and in many kinds of dishes
Products
This object of desire is a gastronomical jewel only to be experienced at its fullest intensity choosing RAMELLI'S products. From the of Italy.
Black Truffle: Is the least rare of the Truffles. It is found in Umbria in the city of Norca. Being fresh it has a life of approximately two weeks to a month depending on the care of storage. Black Truffles has a pleasing wet leafy earthy smell and is usually added during the cooking procedure of a dish, however this is suitable for light summer fare. Black Truffles can be used in a variety of ways and in many kinds of dishes from pasta and risotto to pate or even potato gratin.