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It is necessary to store truffles correctly, since its taste is revealed only in fresh form. The fruit body has an exquisite, unique and rich flavor that is highly valued by gourmets all over the world.
How long does truffle last?
You can store truffle mushroom at home for up to 10 days. The product is wrapped in cloth and placed in an airtight container, then sent to the refrigerator compartment. To prevent it from rotting, a piece of fabric is changed every two days. You can also wrap each fruit in soft paper, which is replaced daily.
If you plan to cook it much later, then use proven simple methods that can significantly increase this time.
Truffle is the most expensive mushroom
What determines the shelf life of truffles?
Shelf life depends on temperature and storage conditions. If there is excess humidity, the delicacy product will instantly deteriorate. But dry cereal, cloth or paper can increase storage time to 30 days.
Fruits cannot be sterilized, as temperatures above 80°C destroy the aroma
How to store truffle mushrooms
To preserve the unique taste, the product is placed in an opaque container and covered with dry rice grains. Then they are sent to the darkest place in the refrigerator compartment. Thus, the shelf life can be increased to one month. During this time, the cereal absorbs the truffle aroma and is used to prepare various dishes.
Instead of rice, you can use olive oil, which absorbs mushroom juice and unsurpassed aroma during storage. First, the fruits are thoroughly washed from the soil.
The fruit body retains its taste and nutritional qualities when frozen. Each copy is wrapped individually in foil or the entire batch is placed in vacuum packaging. Cut forest products are also frozen. Store in the freezer at a temperature of -10°...-15°C. Before use, defrost at room temperature.
Many cooks prefer to cover the mushrooms with sand, which must be covered with a damp cloth. After this, close the lid. Thus, the shelf life is increased to one month.
Another proven method is canning. To do this, the truffle is placed in a small container, preferably glass, and filled with alcohol. It is best to use alcohol. The liquid should lightly cover the mushrooms. It is not recommended to store such a product for more than two years, otherwise the alcohol will take away all the aroma and taste properties of the forest product.
After using the truffle, do not pour out the alcohol. Aromatic sauces are prepared on its basis and added to meat and fish dishes.
Store fresh fruits without clearing soil residues
Conclusion
Truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 10 days, but with the right approach, the shelf life can easily be extended to one month.But you shouldn’t delay time, because even if you follow all the recommendations, the fruits quickly deteriorate.
