White Truffle Oil – 250 ml

White truffle oil in a pantry-sized bottle. For kitchens that regularly season with truffles.

White truffle oil in 250 ml is Vitelium's truffle seasoning oil, made with the company's own olive oil from Molise and flavored with white truffle aroma. No fresh tuber in the jar, no oil for frying, no sample size.

Vitelium white truffle oil in 250 ml solves a well-known kitchen problem. Fresh white truffles are only available for a few weeks a year, expensive, and their aroma quickly fades. The seasoning oil combines extra virgin olive oil from the manufacturer's groves with truffle aroma and a small amount of Bianchetto truffle. This ensures a consistent aroma all year round, which can be precisely dosed drop by drop. The large bottle is aimed at households that already know this. Those who often finish risotto, pasta, or purée with truffle, or cook for guests, will save themselves the constant need to buy small bottles.

A concentrated seasoning oil with truffle at the forefront

The truffle oil's effect is immediate and pronounced: earthy, spicy, with the slightly garlicky note associated with white truffles. This impression lingers on the palate. A quick swirl in a spoon is enough to gauge its potency.

The green olive oil at its base provides freshness and a delicate bitterness. It prevents the truffle from tasting sweet or flat. This is especially evident in larger portions, where the base distributes the aroma evenly across the entire plate.

Those expecting a truffle oil with a subtle background note will find this too intense. It also cannot replace the character of freshly shaved truffle slices. It is a seasoning tool, not truffle in liquid form.

One teaspoon is enough for six plates of risotto

The manufacturer recommends hot dishes with potatoes, pasta, rice, meat, and fish. The same rule applies to all: the oil is added only at the very end. A risotto for six people receives one teaspoon of truffle oil after the mantecatura, the stirring in of butter and Parmesan.

The large bottle is particularly worthwhile for a buffet or a multi-course menu. Baked potatoes or oven fries are tossed while hot with salt, grated Pecorino, and a few drops. Creamy polenta can handle half a teaspoon per four portions. Even pizza bianca with mozzarella and potato slices receives the oil only after baking.

For a quick truffle mayonnaise, mix 150 g of mayonnaise with one teaspoon of oil and a little lemon zest. It pairs well with burgers, cold roast beef, and grilled vegetables. Those who prefer to serve truffle with pasta in a creamy form can also choose the Truffle Pesto Tartufata from the same manufactory.

Based on experience: Never pour the oil directly from the bottle onto the plate. Using a teaspoon as an intermediate step prevents an entire splash from landing on the risotto. With a seasoning oil of this intensity, an over-dosed plate cannot be saved.

Olive oil from Provvidenti, truffle aroma as a stable carrier

The olives for the truffle oil grow in the village of Provvidenti near Campobasso, where Davide Petrollino manages his family's groves. The plant biologist with a doctorate is responsible for cultivation and processing there. In Hamburg, Constanze Engelbrecht runs Vitelium GmbH and organizes distribution in Germany.

Harvesting begins early and is done by hand while the olives are still green. This gives the base oil its freshness, which is important in the truffle oil as a counterpoint to the earthy aroma. The truffles for the manufactory are collected by truffle hunter Angelo with his dogs in Molise.

According to the ingredients list, the truffle aroma comes from an aroma assigned to the white truffle Tuber magnatum Pico, with a 4 percent share. Bianchetto truffle is included at 0.5 percent. Because the oil is flavored, it is labeled as seasoning oil rather than extra virgin olive oil. An aroma has one practical advantage: it reliably retains its quality throughout its 18 to 24-month shelf life from the date of bottling.

The bottle for hosts and truffle kitchens

The 250-ml bottle is suitable for anyone who already knows the oil and uses it regularly. It is also the right choice for hosts planning truffle risotto for an entire table. Store it away from light and in a cool place, always keeping the cap tightly closed, so that the aroma is preserved for as long as possible after opening.

Those who want to try the oil for the first time or are looking for a small gift are better served by the 100 ml truffle oil. It is less suitable for hot dishes with a lot of acidity or chili, as both overpower the truffle.

Truffle aroma in stock, honestly labeled and made with green olive oil from Molise: for everyone who likes to serve risotto and pasta with a hint of truffle.