How to Store Fresh Truffles So They Actually Last

Fresh truffle is a short-lived luxury. Mishandle it for a few days and you'll lose the aroma you paid for. Here's how to make it last.

1. Wrap loosely, don't seal tight

Wrap each truffle in a paper towel, then place it in a container with a lid that isn't airtight. Truffles need to breathe — sealing them in plastic traps moisture and speeds up rot.

2. Change the paper towel daily

Truffles release moisture as they sit. A fresh, dry paper towel every day keeps that moisture off the surface, which is where mold starts.

3. Use them within a week

Aroma is the whole point, and it fades fast. Plan to use your fresh Burgundy truffle within 5–7 days of arrival — this is exactly why we ship it to you fresh via overnight cold-chain instead of letting it sit in a warehouse.

4. Never freeze a fresh truffle

Freezing kills the aromatic compounds that make fresh truffle worth the splurge. If you want to preserve truffle flavor longer, infuse oil or butter with it instead — don't put the truffle itself in the freezer.

5. Let it scent your pantry

Store a truffle alongside raw rice or whole eggs (shells on) in the same container, and both will take on the aroma — a two-for-one that sets you up for truffle risotto or truffle eggs later in the week.

When you're ready to use it, a proper truffle shaver makes the difference between tasting it and wasting it. Shop fresh truffles while they're in season.