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- Fresh oyster mushrooms have a low shelf life
- Shelf life of fresh oyster mushrooms in the fridge
- Oyster mushrooms can be preserved longer by freezing
- Dried oyster mushrooms are particularly durable
- Tips
Oyster mushrooms can be well preserved by drying
Fresh oyster mushrooms have a low shelf life
Since oyster mushrooms - like all mushrooms - contain a lot of water, they are sensitive to light, heat and pressure and therefore can not last long. The correct storage in the refrigerator, but also preservation methods such as drying and freezing can significantly improve the shelf life.
Shelf life of fresh oyster mushrooms in the fridge
If you have bought the oyster mushrooms in the supermarket, remove at home immediately the outer packaging made of plastic. This prevents the exchange of air and ensures that the mushrooms "sweat" - with the result that mold forms within a very short time. Instead, wrap the mushrooms in a clean, dry cloth and pack them in the fridge's vegetable compartment. Do not clean and trim them beforehand, but do this work just before preparation. So stored, the tasty mushrooms last up to four days. Outside the refrigerator, however, oyster mushrooms should be processed within one day.
Oyster mushrooms can be preserved longer by freezing
Oyster mushrooms, however, can also freeze very well and keep in the freezer (not in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator!) At temperatures of at least minus 18 ° C for up to six months. This is the best way to freeze the edible mushrooms:
Dried oyster mushrooms are particularly durable
On the other hand, dried oyster mushrooms, which in contrast to fresh or frozen mushrooms even gain in aroma, are stable for at least one year. The mushrooms should be best dried in a Dehydrator, but also a commercial oven is very good.
Tips
Before packing the dried mushrooms, make sure that they do not contain any moisture at all. Otherwise, they will mold quickly and can no longer be used.