But! Be Truffle is on a mission to change this, by introducing its unique range of truffle-based products designed to appeal to a much wider audience, making it easy to add some truffle-tastic flavour to a widening range of dishes.
Be Truffle differs from other truffle brands by offering a revolutionary 'truffle take' on traditional British favourites, injecting a dash of truffle into everyday sauces and condiments like mayo, ketchup, BBQ sauce and mustard.
Also, the collection includes an assortment of delicious innovative truffle infused sauces such as Truffle Teriyaki, Truffle Soy Sauce, Truffle Ponzu Sauce and the unique BeTruffle Sauce, alongside affordable traditional truffle products including truffle honey, olive oil, butter and salt.
You can use them to add a burst of flavour to a whole host of meals from pasta and soups, to marinades, pizza toppings or even ice cream, Be Truffle is setting out to become the latest store cupboard essential!
The ultimate umami fusion food, truffles sit well within a whole range of cuisines from Indian to Chinese, South East Asian to European, helping to transform a dish, whatever the cooking style.
Be Truffle sources its truffles from Italy and the impressive line-up ensures there's a product for every dining occasion, from pepping up a bowl of chips to adding a smattering of sophistication to an impromptu dinner party dish.
The full Be Truffle range includes 32 perfectly prepared products: White Truffle Vinegar, Black Truffle Vinegar, White Truffle Dressing, Black Truffle Dressing, Black Truffle Maple Syrup, Truffle Ketchup, Truffle Mayonnaise, Truffle Honey Mustard, Sweet Truffle Chili, Truffle BBQ, Truffle & Black Garlic Aioli, Spicy Truffle Mayo, Truffle Porcini Cream, Truffle Cheese Cream, BeTruffle Sauce, Truffle Soy Sauce, Truffle Ponzu Sauce, Truffle Teriyaki Sauce, Black Sliced Truffle, Whole Black Truffle, Black Truffle Honey, White Truffle Honey, Black Truffle Powder, Black Truffle Sauce, White Truffle Sauce, White Truffle Coarse Salt, White Truffle Table Salt, Black Truffle Coarse Salt, Black Truffle Table Salt, White Truffle Olive Oil, Black Truffle Olive Oil and Black Truffle Butter.
The Be Truffle range starts at £2.50 and is available from the Be Truffle website. All products are Vegetarian Society approved. For more information about Be Truffle visit www.betruffle.com
That's Food and Drink believes that these products are a "must buy" addition to the Christmas condiments cupboard.