(As. Carici pendulae-Fraxinetum angustifoliae Pedrotti 1970)
This well-known relict forest is situated in the valley of the river Mirna in Istria. It is conditioned by hydrological-edaphic factors. The valley of the river Mirna is covered with alluvial and colluvial sediments of predominantly carbonate flysch origin, which supports partially hydromeliorated soils: amphigley, hypogley, semigley and pseudogley. The tree layer is alternately dominated by Quercus robur, Fraxinus angustifolia and Carpinus betulus, whereas Ulmus carpinifolia is less common. The layer of low vegetation contains species of wet lowland forests. More elevated sites are inhabited by the species of dry terrains from the surrounding forests. The stands of this community have exceptional ecological, aesthetic and recreational values, so silvicultural treatments should only be geared to their regeneration and preservation of stability. Motovun Forest is endangered by possible changes in the water regime. Past regulations and drainage treatments have had a regressive effect on this site type and have occasioned the occurrence of plants od drier terrains. Source: Vukelić, J. etal. 2008: Forest Sites and Forest Communities in Croatia. National Ecological Network, State Institute for Nature Protection, Zagreb.
CAP: 2-20 cm in diameter, sphere-like, fleshy, light or dark red to brown, darker in the middle, smooth or slightly wrinkled surface, without hairs, sometimes slightly sticky. GILLS/LEAFLETS: Tubes are white in young fungi, then yellow and finally olive-green, composed of long tubes with small pores. It is easily detached from the cap. STIPE: Up to 20 cm tall and 10 cm thick. Thick and solid, thicker at the bottom at first, and then equally cylindrical, full, white or light brown with light fibrous net, especially in the top part. FLESH: White, solid, agreeable taste and odour, changes colour when pressed.
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The white truffle can have various shapes (circular, oval, dented, sinusoidal) depending on the terrain where it grows. It is not uncommon to find truffles in the shape of a stick or triangle if the truffle is developed amongst two or more stones. The size also varies, and the weight reaches between 200 and 300 g, sometimes even up to one kilogramme. It's surface is smooth, dark yellow to yellow or olive-green to yellow colour but it can also be greyish-green. It has a strong flavour depending on the ripeness degree and a typical flavour which reminds of the taste of parmesan.
One of the key features in the management and harvesting of truffles is a well-trained dog with a pronounced sent of smell, which is the reason why truffle harvesting is also called truffle hunting.
- Sterilized products based on penny buns and white truffle.
- Sterilization takes place on 121 ˚C, in the following way:
Raising the temperature of the material (center of the jar) up to 121 ˚C, in a specific time period on this temperature, in the next stage we continue with cooling (with cold water) to a temperature of 30 ˚C. The whole process lasts between 2,5 and 3,5 hours (depending on the size of the package (jar)).
Truffle harvesting and trade in Croatia is regulated by several acts and regulations. Specifically, Nature Protection Act (Official Gazette 80/13), Forest Act (OG 140/05, 82/06, 129/08, 80/10, 124/10, 25/12, 68/12) – Decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Croatia, 148/13), Regulation on Mushroom Protection (OG 34/02), Regulation on Forest Restructuring (OG 111/06 and 141/08) and the Regulation on Non-Wood Forest Products Usage.
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Natura d.o.o. was founded in 1992. It was founded by the couple Kvinto and Anita Zigante. The company specialized in purchase and truffle processing. The assortment of Natura tartufi includes more than 30 products based on truffles.
Penny bun and white truffle sauce, ready for consummation. Use: as a base for cooking – Gnocchi with penny bun and white truffle. Norm: 20 g per person.
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