What is the latest market price of shiitake mushrooms per jin?
Shiitake mushrooms are also known as huagu, monkey head mushroom, xiangxun, xiangxin, xiangjun, winter mushroom and xianggu. To make transport and storage easier, fresh shiitake mushrooms are usually dehydrated into dried shiitake mushrooms. Let us now take a look at the market prices of fresh and dried shiitake mushrooms per jin!
How much are shiitake mushrooms per jin?
The price of fresh shiitake mushrooms is generally 6 to 10 yuan per jin, while the price of dried shiitake mushrooms is generally around 60 to 80 yuan per jin, and prices vary from region to region.
How to select fresh shiitake mushrooms
1. Smell the aroma: Some unscrupulous vendors soak shiitake mushrooms in formaldehyde to keep them fresh. If the mushrooms have an unpleasant odor, you definitely should not buy them.
2. Look at the cap: Those with a round, neat shape, thick flesh and a downward-curled cap are better
3. Look at the size: They should not be too large or too small; a cap of 3 to 6 cm is best
4. Look at the gills: The best quality ones have white parts that are regular and neat, with a surface that is not sticky or slippery and has no mold spots
5. Look at the stem: Those with a short, thick stem are better, and they should be uniform in size and feel hard when held. Some merchants deliberately do not trim the stems in order to increase the weight. A short stem is actually more economical for consumers, since what you eat is the cap.
6. Look at the color: Normal shiitake mushrooms are yellowish brown. If the color is blackish, if they feel moist and sticky when touched, or if they break apart when pressed and the edge of the cap falls off easily, this means the mushrooms are no longer fresh and should not be eaten. Do not buy them.
How to select dried shiitake mushrooms
1. Look at the appearance: The overall requirements for the appearance of dried shiitake mushrooms are a thick, neat cap, a smooth cap surface and uniform size. The gills should be neat and fine. The edge should curl inward and be thick and plump. The stem should be short and sturdy and feel hard when pinched. There should be no mold, fragments or scorched pieces. Compared with selecting fresh shiitake mushrooms, selecting dried shiitake mushrooms requires more care. The main thing to look at when selecting dried shiitake mushrooms is the “face”, that is, the cap of the mushroom. A thick cap is better and has a richer aroma. The edge of the cap should curl inward; if it is straight, it means it was overgrown.
2. Look at the color: High-quality shiitake mushrooms have the color characteristic of shiitake mushrooms, with yellowish brown or blackish brown being better when bright and vivid, and the surface of a good mushroom will have a slight white bloom. The gills are best when pale yellow to milky white; those that are purplish red are old stock.
3. Smell the aroma: High-quality shiitake mushrooms are best when they have a rich, distinctive shiitake aroma. Those with no aroma, or with other strange odors or a moldy smell, are of poor quality.
4. Check the degree of dryness: The moisture content of dried shiitake mushrooms is best at 11% to 13%, and those that are dry and crisp but not broken are best. They should not be too dry; those that crumble at a pinch are of poor quality. They also should not be too moist, otherwise they are not good for storage and are prone to spoiling.
How to store shiitake mushrooms
1. Dry storage method: Shiitake mushrooms mold easily, so they must be dried before storage. The usual drying method is to put an appropriate amount of lump lime or dry charcoal and other moisture-absorbing agents into the storage container to prevent dampness.
2. Low-temperature storage method: That is, seal the container holding the shiitake mushrooms and store it in a refrigerator or cold storage.
3. Light-avoiding storage method: Strong light will make fresh mushrooms spoil, so shiitake mushrooms must be kept away from strong light, and light-transmitting materials should not be used for packaging; it is best not to use transparent bags.
4. Separate storage method: Shiitake mushrooms have a strong ability to absorb odors, so they must be stored separately, that is, the container holding the shiitake mushrooms must not be mixed with other items. In addition, containers that release odors or can absorb foreign odors should not be used to store shiitake mushrooms.