High-quality production management is essential for mushrooms, but proper storage and transportation are also crucial. Let's learn about methods for preserving and transporting fresh mushrooms.
Methods for Preserving and Transporting Fresh Mushrooms
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Dehumidification: Freshly harvested mushrooms have high moisture content. If they are to be packaged and transported, dehumidification is necessary.
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Drying: Arrange the mushroom caps evenly on a drying rack with the gills facing upwards. Shiitake mushrooms should be dried for 6-7 hours in spring, 1-2 hours in summer, and 3-6 hours in autumn and winter.
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Hot Air Treatment: Spread the mushroom caps evenly on a drying rack with the gills facing downwards and place them in a kiln with circulating hot air. Dehumidify them in an environment at 40 degrees Celsius.
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Storage: Place the freshly dehumidified mushrooms into baskets and store them in a cold room at 1 to 4 degrees Celsius. Before shipment, grade the mushrooms, trim the stems, weigh them, and then let them sit in the cold room for two hours.
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Transportation: Once the fresh mushrooms are properly packed, they should be transported promptly. If the temperature is below 15 degrees Celsius, they can be transported in regular vehicles; otherwise, refrigerated trucks are necessary. The shelf life of mushrooms varies under different temperature conditions: they can be preserved for 14 days at 6 degrees Celsius, 7 days at 15 degrees Celsius, and the preservation time decreases as the temperature rises.
These are the methods for preserving and transporting fresh mushrooms. Farmers who need this information can refer to it. If you have any other production-related questions about mushroom cultivation, feel free to leave a message!