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- How long do mushrooms last?
- Shelf life of fresh mushrooms
- Store fresh mushrooms properly
- To preserve fresh mushrooms
- Is it okay to reheat already prepared mushrooms?
- Tips
In the fridge, mushrooms are only available for a few days
How long do mushrooms last?
Mushrooms are one of the most popular edible mushrooms. In the wild there are about 50 different species, many of which are edible, but some are also poisonous. The cultivated mushroom is the most widely cultivated mushroom in the world. Meanwhile, various varieties are available, such as stone mushroom, brown or white champignon. But whether from forest, meadow or supermarket: Freshly cut mushrooms do not last long and should therefore be quickly processed or preserved.
Shelf life of fresh mushrooms
Fresh mushrooms stay in the fridge for a maximum of four days, but outside the fridge they usually become bad after just one day. In contrast, you can store cleaned and cut mushrooms in the freezer (not freezer!) At 18 ° C for between six and ten months. Dried mushrooms last even longer, provided they are stored properly. Dried mushrooms belong to a dark, cool place as well as in an airtight sealable vessel.
Store fresh mushrooms properly
If you only want to store fresh mushrooms in the refrigerator or outside for a short time, it is best to remove the outer plastic packaging from mushrooms from the supermarket. If the mushrooms stay in them, they mold very quickly and then have to be disposed of. The cleaning and cutting of the mushrooms should be done just before processing, as they stay fresh longer. Even adherent soil and substrate residues should not be removed when stored in the refrigerator. Champignons are best kept in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator. If there is no space, store it in a breezy, dark and rather cool place.
To preserve fresh mushrooms
By freezing, drying or boiling or awakening, fresh mushrooms can also be preserved for longer. The advantage of preservation in this case is not only the longer shelf life, but also the intensification of the aroma - especially dried mushrooms have a particularly strong mushroom aroma. Dried mushrooms must be placed in cold water for about two hours before preparation. The inlet water can, added to the dish, provide extra flavor. Frozen mushrooms should not be thawed but added directly to hot fat or hot liquid.
Is it okay to reheat already prepared mushrooms?
Basically, you can reheat already prepared mushrooms. However, to prevent food poisoning, you should note the following:
Caution is especially important if you have added parsley to a mushroom dish: This makes the dish quickly acidic and therefore should always be added to the final use.
Tips
It is particularly convenient to cultivate mushrooms yourself. Then you can cut just the right amount of mushrooms that you need right before the preparation.