You could also place them inside jars and store them in the freezer. You could also infuse the truffles in oil to preserve them. When cooking with truffles, there are several guidelines in order to enhance or heighten the flavour. Keep the flavour of the truffle as the center of the dish. Do not overwhelm it with food with strong flavours. Winter white truffle - This truffle type goes by other equally popular names such as Italian white truffle, Piedmont truffle, and white truffle from Alba. As the name suggests, this truffle is harvested in winter months from October through December. The winter white truffle is best known for its garlic-like flavor and musky smell. These mushrooms are cooked at 400 degrees and frozen, so that they would be able to reach its destination. Truffle mushrooms are not the only ones used for cooking. There are also different truffle products which also provide the same pungent taste, like truffle oil, butter, honey, vinegar and paste. Desert Truffles Also known as the lightning truffle, the desert truffle produces fruit right after rainfall on the desert. This truffle type can be found in the Middle East and northern Africa. 4. French Black Truffles or Perigord Truffles French black truffles are considered the best truffle variety, which is why it can cost as much as $1,000 per pound. You can tell that a mushroom is a truffle if it has a thick, rough, and wrinkled outer skin. It is usually black, white, or brown, depending on its variety. These mushrooms come in many varieties, which are classified according to the season when they are harvested. The most familiar among these truffle varieties is the black winter truffle, also popularly known as the umbria truffle, the black diamond truffle, the French black truffle, or the Perigord. Grate them over the creamy sauce of your pasta, and you re sure to enjoy savoring this flavorful dish. Have a hearty breakfast courtesy of black truffles combined with scrambled eggs or omelets. The strong flavor of truffles will blend well to the mild flavor of egg dishes. Don t cook truffles along with the other ingredients of your truffle recipe.