Can You Store Magic Truffles?

Whether you have been out foraging in the fields and woodland or have opted for convenience and purchased some magic truffles, you will need to know how to correctly store them in order to extend their shelf life if you are not planning on consuming them right away. Some people may be concerned that the truffles they purchased may turn bad before they actually want to try them. By storing them, you do run this risk - they are designed to consume fresh, and this is what we recommend. But fear not! If you must store them, then it is possible for long periods of time - just be aware there can be risks of them losing their potency.

Whether you have been out foraging in the fields and woodland or have opted for convenience and purchased some magic truffles, you will need to know how to correctly store them in order to extend their shelf life if you are not planning on consuming them right away. Some people may be concerned that the truffles they purchased may turn bad before they actually want to try them. By storing them, you do run this risk - they are designed to consume fresh, and this is what we recommend. But fear not! If you must store them, then it is possible for long periods of time - just be aware there can be risks of them losing their potency.

It should be noted that you cannot simply just leave you truffles out on the side or in any old random place and hope they will still be intact on the day that you choose use them. Factors such as mould and UV damage can either destroy them or significantly reduce their potency and thereby reduce the experience that you intended to have. This article will contain advice concerning what can cause this unwanted and unnecessary damage, and what measures can be taken to ensure you avoid it. Let's learn how to store our truffles correctly!

DRY YOUR STASH

First things first, if you intend of keeping your truffles for a long time without them falling victim to damaging mould, you will want to get around to drying them as soon as possible. Why is this so important? Well, mould is yet another type of fungus. It forms when spores land on surfaces that provide the environmental conditions that it requires to survive and thrive. One of the primary environmental factors mould relies upon is moisture, this is why it is commonly found in bathrooms, kitchens, basements and pieces of soggy food that you forgot about for a tad too long. So why it is important to reduce moisture in your truffles to protect against mould? Well some mould produce dangerous mycotoxins that can harm human health - you do not want to be eating this stuff.

Secondly, mould begins to digest and therefore damage the material it grows on. This means if you store your stash incorrectly and mould starts to grow on it, you can say goodbye to your truffles. So let us take action. But where to start?

To being drying your truffles, we need to remove a decent amount of the moisture before moving on to more advanced steps. This can be done delightfully easily. Put them on a plate and use a fan to blow over them for a while. The trick here is not to use heat - heat breaks down the active compounds of magic truffles, so should be avoided.

Don’t worry if your stash still has signs of moisture after this, the next step will take care of that. As long as this step has gotten rid of some moisture then all is well.

The next step will ensure that absolutely all of the moisture is removed from your truffles, making them “bone”, meaning that they will almost be like rocks. This is a good sign, meaning all of the moisture has been removed and the threat of a mould invasion has been removed. To do this you will need a desiccant.

What is a desiccant? It is a substance that absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. They are used industrially to keep food and other products from going bad during storage and transportation. Silica gel is an excellent desiccant. Place your silica gel into a plastic container so it is resting on the bottom and cover it up with paper towels.

Now, place a metal mesh into your container so it creates a platform that will hold your truffles over the desiccant, but without touching it. Close the lid of the container so it becomes airtight. Check your stash every few days and when they are literally bone dry, take them out and store them!

If you are planning on storing your truffles within a highly humid room, you can take your mould prevention techniques to the next level and invest in a dehumidifier that will take out significant quantities of moisture from the air.

Remember, if you do this, they will be very hard to chew and eat, as they will become very hard. You will likely need to grind them up with a mortar and pestle before use.

FREEZE YOUR TRUFFLES

Before jumping in with this one, it should be noted that you should only opt to freeze your truffles if you have correctly dried them using the method above. Freezing fresh truffles is not advised as this could damage the cells of your stash and reduce their potency. This may lead to disappointing results when going ahead and tripping on them.

With this said, place your fully dried truffles into a zip lock bag, or just tied the end of a normal food storage bag, and place them in the freezer where they will be safe from damage for a significantly long period of time.

PUT FRESH TRUFFLES IN THE FRIDGE

If, for whatever reason, you opt to keep your psychedelics truffles fresh, you can place them in the fridge. They will last in here safely for up to one month, as long as they are stored at the required temperature of between 2-4 degrees Celsius.

It would be wise to place them upon unbleached tissue paper, toilet paper, or another type of paper or material that will absorb moisture and prevent you stash from coming into contact with excess water that might trigger some avoidable damage. This will increase their shelf life anywhere between a few days and a month.

AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT

Store your fully dried truffles in a cool, dry and dark place. Putting them in direct sunlight for long period of time will expose them to UV rays, which may damage their cellular structure and result in decreased quality. For extra and insured protection, store them in airtight jars made of UV glass.