HOW TO STORE FRESH BLACK TRUFFLES | EXPERT STORAGE GUIDE
Wondering how to store fresh black truffles? Learn the best way to keep black truffles fresh, how long they last in the fridge, and expert storage tips from Scotch Hill Truffle Farm in Victoria.
ABOUT SCOTCH HILL TRUFFLE FARM
Scotch Hill Truffle Farm is located in the rolling hills of West Gippsland, Victoria, just one hour from Melbourne. We grow premium French black winter truffles (Tuber melanosporum), harvested fresh during the Australian truffle season. Our recipes are inspired by the truffles we grow and are designed to help you enjoy fresh black truffles at home. During the season, fresh truffles can be purchased online and shipped Australia-wide, or experienced firsthand through our truffle hunts and farm experiences.
Ingredients
- 1 Fresh Black Truffle
- 1 Sheet Paper Towel
- 1 Airtight glass or BPA-free plastic container
- Refrigerator
Instructions
- Leave the truffle whole. Whole truffles retain their aroma and moisture far better than sliced or grated truffles.Wrap in paper towel. Gently wrap each truffle in a clean, dry paper towel. The paper towel absorbs excess moisture, helping to prevent spoilage.Place in an airtight container. Store the wrapped truffle in an airtight container to minimise moisture loss and prevent the aroma from transferring to other foods in your refrigerator.Refrigerate immediately. Keep the container in the main section of your refrigerator at approximately 2–4°C. Avoid the vegetable crisper, where humidity is often higher.Change the paper towel daily. Fresh truffles naturally release moisture. Replace the paper towel each day to keep the truffle dry and reduce the risk of mould.Use as soon as possible. For the very best flavour and aroma, enjoy your truffle within 7 days of harvest. Although it may remain usable for a little longer, its aroma gradually diminishes each day.
BUY FRESH BLACK TRUFFLES ONLINE
Harvested at Scotch Hill Truffle Farm and expressed shipped Australia Wide .PRO TIPS
- Use Fresh Seasonal truffles for maximum aroma and flavour.
- Shop Fresh Black Truffles online BUY HERE or join one of our TRUFFLE HUNTS at Scotch Hill Truffle Farm to forage for your own truffles.
- Never store fresh truffles in water.
- Avoid storing truffles in rice. While rice absorbs moisture, it also draws moisture from the truffle itself, causing it to dry out more quickly.
- Freeze only if you cannot use your truffle within a week. Whole truffles can be frozen in an airtight container and grated directly from frozen.
- Handle truffles gently and clean them only when you're ready to use them, unless they have already been professionally cleaned.