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Tuber melanosporum

Tuber melanosporum is the Périgord or black truffle, a dark, veined underground fungus shaved, grated or added sparingly to cooked preparations.

Tuber melanosporum — illustrative ingredient image

About Tuber melanosporum

Tuber melanosporum is the black truffle commonly called the Périgord truffle. This underground fungus has a dark, warty exterior and a dark interior marked with pale veins. Its aroma is pronounced, and its earthy, savoury flavour is used in small amounts as a seasoning.

It is sold fresh in season and may be shaved, grated, or incorporated into cooked preparations. Preserved truffle, truffle oil, and truffle-based sauces are distinct products and cannot be assumed to contain the same amount or form of the fungus as a fresh whole truffle.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Périgord truffle

English

black truffle

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Tuber melanosporum nutrition & diet

Tuber melanosporum nutritional value

Reference: Mushroom, Truffle, black, raw (imported date)

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
48kcal
Protein
6.0g
Carbs
0.7g
Fat
0.5g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Fresh whole truffle is not nutritionally equivalent to truffle-containing oils, sauces, or preserved products, which can include other ingredients. Preparation and storage should be matched when comparing measurements.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Brazilian Food Composition Table (TBCA), version 7.3 (2025) — BRC1194B ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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