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Useful notes for sourcing Chinese truffles.

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01 STARTING POINTS
01SPECIES & PRODUCT

Start with the species, not only the colour

Chinese black truffle is commonly traded as Tuber indicum. White-coloured truffles require batch-specific species confirmation and should not automatically be described as European Bianchetto.

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02SEASON & LOTS

Availability follows the harvest

Fresh truffle supply is seasonal. Ask for the current harvest window, lot photos, condition and size distribution instead of relying on a fixed year-round catalogue.

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03GRADING

Size is only one part of grade

Diameter is useful, but the buying specification can also cover maturity, whole-piece appearance, surface damage, firmness and final use.

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04LOT REVIEW

Evaluate the actual product offered

Useful lot information includes recent photos, origin, harvest timing, size mix, aroma and maturity notes, plus any practical tolerance agreed with the supplier.

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05PACKING

Plan packing around the route

Inner packing, outer cartons, temperature management and transit time should be considered together. The appropriate format depends on destination and shipment plan.

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06ENQUIRY

Give the supplier a usable brief

State product, destination, quantity, target grade, required timing and packing preference. This creates a stronger basis for availability checks and quotation.

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02 HAVE A BUYING QUESTION?

Start with the
actual requirement.

Send the product, market and timing you are working with. We will respond around the current lot.

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