How to store shiitake mushrooms? Practical preservation methods to share
1. Dry storage. Shiitake mushrooms are highly absorbent and not easy to store; when their moisture content is high, they easily oxidize and spoil, and mold develops. Therefore, shiitake mushrooms must be dried before they can be stored. An appropriate amount of moisture-absorbing agents such as lump quicklime or dry charcoal must be placed in the storage container to prevent moisture from returning.
2. Low-temperature storage. Shiitake mushrooms must be stored in a low-temperature, ventilated place; if conditions allow, the container holding the shiitake mushrooms can be sealed and then placed in a refrigerator or cold storage.
3. Light-proof storage. Infrared rays in light will raise the temperature of shiitake mushrooms, and ultraviolet rays will trigger photochemical reactions, thereby accelerating spoilage. Therefore, shiitake mushrooms must be kept away from strong light during storage, and light-transmitting materials should also be avoided for packaging.
4. Sealed storage. Oxidation reaction is an unavoidable process in the deterioration of shiitake mushrooms; if the oxygen supply is cut off, their oxidative spoilage can be inhibited. Sealed containers such as iron cans and ceramic jars can be used to store shiitake mushrooms, and the containers should be lined with food bags. The container opening should be opened as little as possible; when sealing, the air in the lining bag should be expelled, and if conditions allow, oxygen-extraction and nitrogen-filled bags can be used for storage.
5. Separate storage. Shiitake mushrooms have extremely strong adsorption capacity, so they must be stored separately; that is, the container storing shiitake mushrooms must not be mixed with other items, and the warehouse storing shiitake mushrooms should not be used to store other materials together. In addition, containers that release odors or have adsorbed foreign odors must not be used to store shiitake mushrooms.