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- 1 How many mushrooms can be stored in the refrigerator
- 2 How to keep mushrooms at home
- 2.1 Where to store mushrooms at home
- 2.2 How to store fresh mushrooms in the refrigerator
- 2.3 How to keep mushrooms in the refrigerator after purchase
- 2.4 How to store sliced champignons
- 2.5 How to keep mushrooms fresh until the New Year
- 2.6 How to store fresh champignon mushrooms in the basement
- 2.7 How to store mushrooms in the freezer for the winter
- 3 Other ways to store mushrooms
- 4 What to do if the champignons have expired
- 5 Conclusion
It is better to store fresh mushrooms at home in the refrigerator. The shelf life is influenced by the type of mushrooms - freshly picked or purchased, unprocessed or fried. For long-term storage, raw materials can be dried, canned, frozen.
How many mushrooms can be stored in the refrigerator
The shelf life of fresh mushrooms in the refrigerator is limited to 2 weeks. That is how long they will lie in a plastic or glass container, covered with a paper towel. The temperature regime should be from -2 to + 2 ° C. If the temperature is higher, keeping quality will decrease to 1-1.5 weeks. When stored in a different container, the periods differ:
- up to 10 days in a natural fabric bag;
- a week in a paper bag in a vegetable compartment, 4 days on an open shelf;
- a week in a vacuum package, 2 days after opening it;
- 5-7 days in a plastic bag or cling film if holes are made.
How much fried mushrooms are stored in the refrigerator
Heat treatment shortens the shelf life in the refrigerator to three days, if the temperature is not higher than 3 ° C. At a temperature of 4-5 ° C, fried mushrooms are recommended to be consumed within 24 hours. This is how long you can store mushrooms in the refrigerator without fear of poisoning.
The fried dish is placed in the refrigerator in a closed container.
Better to use glassware. The lid will be replaced with cling film.
How much pickled and canned mushrooms are stored in the refrigerator
Canned mushrooms have a longer shelf life. If the product is purchased, then you need to examine the packaging. The storage time depends on the composition and can be up to 3 years. After opening the package, the shelf life is reduced to several days, the manufacturer indicates it on the package. Some products are stored for only a day, others for 3-4 days.
Home preservation can be kept in the refrigerator for a year. After the first opening of the jar, the mushrooms remain for another month.
Shelf life of champignons at room temperature
Champignons cannot be stored for a long time at room temperature. If they are fresh, then the maximum period is 6-8 hours. Fried mushrooms can be left for 2 hours. This is the time it takes for the food to cool down before placing it in the refrigerator. The marinated product in sealed packaging at room temperature is stored for 2-3 months.
How to keep mushrooms at home
There are different ways to keep mushrooms fresh at home.Variety concerns the choice of location and packaging features.
Where to store mushrooms at home
There are several storage spaces at home. The choice depends on the type of mushroom:
- fresh raw materials can be placed in a basement, cellar, refrigerator;
- fresh and after heat treatment, mushrooms are stored for a long time in the freezer;
- keep the dried product in a dry place with a humidity of up to 70%;
- preservation is stored for a long time in the refrigerator, cellar, basement, on the mezzanine, in the closet.
How to store fresh mushrooms in the refrigerator
Freshly harvested produce must be sent for storage immediately. Keep it in a cool place until it can be processed. Before placing the mushrooms in the refrigerator, prepare:
- remove the main trash;
- trim the legs;
- gently clean the caps, slightly touching with a knife;
- remove damaged parts;
- get rid of dirt by wiping with a soft dry cloth.
To completely exclude contact with water during processing, this reduces the shelf life. Fresh champignons can be stored in the refrigerator in different packaging:
- paper bag, maximum 0.5 kg of product in one package;
- bags made of natural fabric;
- cling film or plastic bag, make holes, ventilate the product every day;
- glass or plastic container, spread the mushrooms in one layer, on top of a paper towel.
If the tightness is ensured by a film, then you need to make holes in it.
How to keep mushrooms in the refrigerator after purchase
Storage after purchase depends on the packaging in which the product was purchased. If it was sold by weight, then it is necessary to work with it in the same way as the raw materials collected in the forest. It is better not to store such products for a long time, since it is not known exactly how long it was on the counter.
Store purchases are often found in a plastic container or liner. You can leave this packaging. If the tightness is ensured by a film, then you need to make holes in it. If the container has a plastic lid, it is better to preserve the mushrooms with a paper towel on them, which absorbs moisture.
How to store sliced champignons
If you cut the mushrooms, they quickly lose their attractiveness, darken. After grinding, no more than 1-2 hours should pass before heat treatment or workpiece. There are several options:
- frying;
- boiling;
- pickling - pour the cut raw materials with a marinade suitable for mushrooms;
- freezing.
Without processing, the cut raw materials will not lie and will begin to deteriorate
How to keep mushrooms fresh until the New Year
A fresh product can lie until the New Year only if it is purchased a maximum of 2 weeks before the holiday. If the shelf life is longer, then the raw materials need to be pickled or frozen. The marinated product serves as an excellent appetizer, an ingredient in salads. If for some dish the mushrooms need to be fried, then you can do it right away, and then freeze them.
How to store fresh champignon mushrooms in the basement
Storage in the basement is appropriate if there is no time to process the raw materials. Place it in a plastic bucket or enamel container. In the basement, the product can be left in this form for 12 hours.
If the temperature in the basement is up to 8 ° C, and the humidity is low, then the mushrooms can be stored for several days under the following conditions:
- paper packaging or plastic container with a paper interlayer;
- raw materials in one layer;
- lack of contact with the walls of the room;
- place the container on a stand or shelf.
How to store mushrooms in the freezer for the winter
A popular option for preparing many products is freezing. Shelf life up to six months. There are several freezing options:
- Rinse fresh mushrooms with water, dry, freeze in one layer whole or in pieces, put in an airtight container;
- clean the raw materials, cook for 10 minutes in salted water, let it drain, freeze in one layer, place in a suitable container;
- wash and peel, bake for 15 minutes on a baking sheet with parchment at medium temperature, whole or in pieces, freeze after cooling completely.
Advice! You can also freeze fried mushrooms if the dish remains, but you no longer want to eat it. In an airtight container, it can be kept in the freezer for 1-2 months.
Other ways to store mushrooms
The short shelf life of fresh mushrooms in the refrigerator makes drying and preserving topical. You need to dry the product like this:
- clean the raw materials from dirt and debris, it is impossible to wash;
- cut the hats and legs into slices, thickness 1-1.5 cm;
- dry in an open oven on a baking sheet at 60 ° C.
For drying, you can use an electric dryer. Another option is natural conditions, the cut plates must be strung on a thread for this. Store dry raw materials in gauze bags, hanging them. You can grind the product and place it in an airtight glass container.
You can grind the product and place it in an airtight glass container
There are many ways to preserve a product. One of them is pickling:
- take 5 tsp for the marinade for 1 liter of water. sugar and salt, spices to taste;
- put the mushrooms washed in running water in boiling water, cook after boiling for 5 minutes;
- transfer the raw materials to the marinade, after boiling, cook for 5 minutes;
- immediately spread the mushrooms with brine in jars, add 1.5 tbsp to each jar. l. vinegar 9%, roll up, put on the lids;
- after complete cooling, remove the jars for storage.
The workpieces can be kept in the refrigerator, cellar or any cool place in the apartment.
What to do if the champignons have expired
If the shelf life of canned or pickled mushrooms has expired, then they cannot be consumed. This is a health risk and the product must be disposed of.
If the shelf life of fresh raw materials has expired, then you need to inspect it. The signs of damage are as follows:
- darkish spots and sticky mucus on the cap;
- loss of elasticity;
- empty leg;
- sour smell.
Discard the product if these signs are present If the appearance is satisfactory, and the mushrooms are elastic, then they are suitable for food. Such raw materials are best used for heat treatment.
Conclusion
You can store fresh mushrooms in the refrigerator or basement. Shelf life up to two weeks. For long-term preservation, raw materials must be frozen, dried or preserved. You cannot eat spoiled mushrooms.
