Storing Truffles

To be enjoyed at their best, black truffles should be consumed within a few days of being unearthed.

A truffle’s worst enemy is moisture. So, to help keep –truffles fresh for longer (up to about 10–14 days) gently wrap fresh truffles in absorbent paper, such as a paper towel, and store in a dry, closed container in the crisper compartment – not the colder parts of the refrigerator. The absorbent paper around the truffle should be changed daily and the jar/container must be kept dry.

Truffles have a very strong aroma, which will quickly impregnate any other foods in the fridge, so it's important to store them in their own container.

Removing mould from truffles

Truffles lose moisture (weight) and aroma continually. If they grow a little white mould, brush it off under running cold water and dry the truffle before replacing it in the fridge.

Store fresh truffles with eggs

Store the fresh truffles with fresh eggs (any eggs!) in a large jar for 2 days and the yolks will be infused with the truffle aroma – wonderful when then scrambled or used in dishes that can be lightly cooked.

Freezing truffles

You can wrap truffles individually in foil and put them in a freezer bag. Or, you can place each truffle in a small container, cover it with oil or duck fat to create an air barrier, and then freeze the containers. Truffles will keep for 10 days, their aroma intact.