How to store fresh truffles?Updated a month ago
Immediately upon receipt, fresh truffles should be wrapped in dry paper towels, placed in a sealed container or bag, and refrigerated. Please keep in mind that truffles have a very short shelf life -- they will last no more than a week, even if properly stored.
Although some suggest storing truffles in rice, we do not recommend this, as the rice will extract the truffles’ moisture and flavor and dramatically reduce their lifespan.
In order to maximize the value of your truffles, storing other food items in the same container as your towel-wrapped truffles will infuse those items with the truffles’ fragrance. Whole eggs, butter, cheese, and duck fat are popular items to store alongside truffles.
Although some suggest storing truffles in rice, we do not recommend this, as the rice will extract the truffles’ moisture and flavor and dramatically reduce their lifespan.
In order to maximize the value of your truffles, storing other food items in the same container as your towel-wrapped truffles will infuse those items with the truffles’ fragrance. Whole eggs, butter, cheese, and duck fat are popular items to store alongside truffles.