01 — Postharvest
How to Store Fresh Truffles
How to store fresh truffles, manage moisture and understand why no single shelf life applies to every species.
02Storage conditions and shelf life
How long do fresh truffles last? There is no single reliable period for every species and condition. Time since purchase does not establish initial freshness. Inspect condition and moisture during storage; results from specialized laboratory packaging do not automatically apply to a home refrigerator.
The Campania regional guide describes refrigeration, while Eataly describes room temperature. Refrigeration here is therefore not presented as unanimous advice from all sources. The table also shows differences in packaging and freezing.
| Practice | How we read it | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| paper | Eataly: change daily | merchant guidance |
| container | Campania: sealed; Eataly: breathable | differing guidance |
| freezing | Campania describes it; Eataly advises against it | no guarantee of unchanged aroma |
03What we know
04Not the same as
storage guidance shelf-life guarantee
Species, initial condition and actual storage conditions affect the outcome.