Product Reviews and Ratings - Other Oils - White Truffle Olive Oil from igourmet

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(based on 7 ratings)

Located in:Oil/Vinegar, Other Oils

The unique flavor and limited production of truffles command a price of up to $900 per pound, depending on the type. A superb way to capture their flavor and extend their use is to make truffle oil by soaking them in olive oil. Truffles grow underground and range in color from almost black to off-white. The white varieties have subtler flavors than the black truffles and lend extra virgin olive oil an almost garlicky flavor with full, earthy overtones. The white truffle is in season from September to December and is also used raw, thinly sliced over pasta, risotto, or omelettes. It has a very strong, pleasant aroma.

Truffle oils are generally not used in cooking, as the heat adulterates their flavors. Instead, they are added after a dish is prepared or used in salads and other cold dishes.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 7 reviews)

86% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Flavorful(6), Rich(5)

Best Uses:

Pasta(3), Salads(5)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(3), Health conscious(3)

Just okay...

By Mandi, Veganista from Arkansas on 5/8/2008

Pros:

Rich

Cons:

Not enough truffle flavor

Best Uses:

Dipping oil, Finishing oil, Pasta, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I loved the price of the product. It had a wonderful aroma but the flavor fell flat.

The BEST.

By The Bone from New York, New York on 4/16/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, LUXURIOUS, Rich

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have tried multiple truffle oils, and all have thus paled in comparison to this bad boy. More potent than a Spanish sailor on dock day, you can not go wrong with this product. Give it a whirl with pea soup and some grated Parmesan.

White Truffle Oil

By jtwolf

from Idaho on 11/24/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Breakfast, Pasta, Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A fine addition to any meal

Hmmm Hmmm good!

By Healthy in Southern California

from Southern California on 11/5/2007

Pros:

decadent, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

What's to say....awesome stuff!

I like this product

By Cindy from San Jose CA on 10/22/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Soups

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Hi All,

I bought this to give the finishing touches to soup. I made a veggie root soup and finished it off with a few slices of freshly roasted chicken breast and this oil. It really made a simple dinner special. This oil has a strong smell and should be used sparingly for my household. Hey and I got my teenagers to eat veggie soup yea.

WOW!

By WorldTraveler from Southern California on 10/14/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

After sampling this in the store in Florence, we bought a bottle to bring home. Now that this bottle is almost gone, we will be ordering two more! Excellent flavor, need very little...just awesome stuff!!

this stuff is amazing....

By the experimental chef.... from Buckhannon,WV on 5/2/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Cons:

Overpowering

Best Uses:

Pasta, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

i've had limited experience with truffles.... but this is over the top..... all of the flavor without the cost..... something as simple as a grilled cheese brushed with this oil is a masterpiece.......

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