{"title":"Ceps (Porcini)","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoletus edulis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe king of wild mushrooms. \u003cem\u003ePorcini\u003c\/em\u003e to the Italians — rich, nutty, dense, meaty. They grow wild under oak and pine, instantly recognisable by their thick stems and broad brown caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOutstanding sautéed in butter, sliced into risotto, or dried and ground to powder for year-round use. We often sell them halved to ensure they reach you in perfect condition. A chef's tip: score the cut side with a crosshatch pattern to help them cook evenly and absorb flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeason\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLate summer through autumn, varying year to year. Sourced through specialist European foragers, hand-graded at our UK facility, and dispatched same-day on orders placed before 2pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow To Use Ceps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCeps reward simple cooking and high heat. Slice thickly, season, and sauté in good butter with a clove of garlic and a sprig of thyme — finish with a squeeze of lemon. Equally good folded into a late-summer risotto, layered into a tart with cream and parmesan, or roasted whole alongside a steak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eClean with a dry brush. Avoid water if possible — they soak it up. If they need it, a quick swirl in ice-cold water, then dry immediately on kitchen paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDried Ceps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhen fresh ceps aren't in season, dried ceps deliver concentrated, almost beefy flavour year-round. Rehydrate in warm water for 20 to 30 minutes, then squeeze dry — and keep the soaking liquid, strained, to enrich the dish. It carries much of the flavour and shouldn't be discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCep powder — dried ceps ground fine — is one of the most useful things in the cupboard. Stir into stocks, sauces, risotto, or use as part of a seasoning rub for roast meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWrap fresh ceps loosely in kitchen paper inside a paper bag or open container. Refrigerate and use within 2 to 3 days of arrival. Dried ceps and cep powder keep indefinitely in a sealed jar away from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNext-working-day UK courier — or choose your preferred delivery date at checkout. Orders before 2pm dispatch same day. Free weekday delivery over £225.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dried-italian-porcini-mushrooms","title":"Dried Ceps — Extra Quality","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eExtra quality dried ceps (\u003cem\u003eBoletus edulis\u003c\/em\u003e and related species) — whole slices of wild foraged porcini, carefully dried to preserve their shape and concentrate their naturally rich, nutty, earthy flavour. The drying process intensifies the character of the mushroom significantly: the savoury depth becomes more pronounced, the nutty undertones sharpen, and a warm, almost toasted quality emerges that fresh ceps do not have. This is not simply a preservation method — it is a transformation, and dried ceps are valued as an ingredient in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese are graded as extra quality, meaning the slices are hand-selected for consistency, colour and clean condition. They rehydrate to a firm, meaty texture that works in all the same contexts as fresh ceps: sautéed in butter, folded through risottos and pasta, added to cream sauces, or slow-cooked into stews and braises where their concentrated flavour infuses throughout. The soaking liquid is equally important — strained through a fine sieve, it produces an intensely flavoured porcini stock that forms the backbone of any mushroom risotto, soup or jus. Where the Cep Powder in the FINE \u0026amp; WILD range is designed to dissolve invisibly into dishes as a seasoning, these dried slices give you both the flavour and the texture of the whole mushroom, reconstituted and ready to cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried cep mushrooms (\u003cem\u003eBoletus edulis\u003c\/em\u003e and related species) — wild foraged, extra quality grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keeps well for several months when stored properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PLANTIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33088829554793,"sku":"150017.006","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/0862\/0858\/products\/ExtraQualtyDriedCeps.jpg?v=1719300410"},{"product_id":"cep-powder","title":"Cep Powder","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDried porcini mushrooms (\u003cem\u003eBoletus edulis\u003c\/em\u003e and related species), hand-selected and ground to a fine powder by Plantin, one of France's most established wild mushroom specialists. The drying and grinding process concentrates the earthy, nutty flavour of the cep into an intensely aromatic powder that delivers a deep savoury backbone to anything it touches. A small amount goes a long way — a teaspoon stirred into a sauce or stock transforms the depth of the finished dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCep powder is one of the most useful storecupboard ingredients for any serious cook. It requires no preparation, no soaking and no cooking in advance — it can be added directly to liquids, rubbed onto surfaces or whisked into dressings. It is the fastest route to a rich, concentrated mushroom flavour without needing fresh or dried whole mushrooms. Use it as the base layer for mushroom risottos and soups, stir into gravies and pan sauces, rub onto joints and fillets before roasting, fold into stuffings, or whisk into cream sauces for pasta. It also works as a finishing seasoning — dusted over dishes at the table in the way you might use Parmesan, adding a quiet umami depth that enhances rather than dominates. Professional kitchens use porcini powder constantly for exactly this reason: it builds flavour invisibly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plantin, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried cep mushroom powder (\u003cem\u003eBoletus edulis\u003c\/em\u003e and related species)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keeps well for several months when stored properly. Reseal tightly after each use — the powder is hygroscopic and will absorb moisture from the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PLANTIN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32989718839401,"sku":"150034.006","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/0862\/0858\/products\/4df257f1-3783-4a2e-b87f-1cc9adbcb847.jpg?v=1719300947"},{"product_id":"fresh-ceps","title":"Fresh Ceps (Porcini)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFresh ceps — known as porcini in Italy — are among the most highly regarded wild mushrooms in the world. Firm-fleshed and full-flavoured, they deliver a deep, earthy richness with nutty, almost hazelnut-like undertones that no cultivated mushroom can match. FINE \u0026amp; WILD sources them from Italy and France during the autumn season, selecting for firm caps, clean interiors and good overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSeveral edible species within the genus \u003cem\u003eBoletus\u003c\/em\u003e are sold under the cep or porcini name, each with subtle differences in flavour while sharing that unmistakable porcini character. The summer varieties — \u003cem\u003eBoletus reticulatus\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBoletus aureus\u003c\/em\u003e — appear first during the warmer months, followed by \u003cem\u003eBoletus edulis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBoletus pinophilus\u003c\/em\u003e later in the season, fruiting well into autumn. All are wild foraged; ceps form mycorrhizal relationships with tree roots and cannot be commercially cultivated. Every effort is made to supply them in perfect condition. Occasionally during transport, caps may separate from stems, and FINE \u0026amp; WILD sometimes supplies ceps cut in halves — the only reliable method to guarantee excellent internal condition throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy \/ France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh ceps (\u003cem\u003eBoletus edulis\u003c\/em\u003e and related species)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerate immediately on arrival. Store unwashed in a paper bag or loosely wrapped in kitchen paper. Use within 2–3 days. Do not store in sealed plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WILD ROOM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39648092225641,"sku":"WRCEP250","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/0862\/0858\/files\/Buy_Fresh_Ceps_-_Porcini_Mushrooms_FINE_WILD_UK.jpg?v=1726664621"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/0862\/0858\/collections\/Fresh_Ceps.jpg?v=1777106945","url":"https:\/\/www.fineandwild.com\/collections\/ceps-porcini.oembed","provider":"FINE \u0026 WILD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}