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Purchase Storage & Handling |
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| Storage |
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- Refrigerate as soon as possible. Loose mushrooms are best stored in a paper bag in your refrigerator(a paper bag reduces moisture buildup).
- Once original film is removed from packaged mushrooms, store them in a paper bag in your refrigerator.
- Do not store with pungent foods because mushrooms may absorb odors.
- Do not wash before storing.
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| Cleaning |
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- Carefully wipe mushrooms with either a damp cloth or soft brush to remove any visible particles of dirt
- Rinse quickly and pat dry
- Never soak Mushrooms
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| Freezing |
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- Do not freeze fresh mushrooms
- If it is necessary to freeze, saute mushrooms first in butter or oil, cool and freeze in an air tight conatiner for up to one month.
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| Preparing |
Below are some simple methods for preparing mushroom.Since mushrooms are versatile, they are a great solution to giving a little excitement to an ordinary dish or adding a layer of flavoring to any meal.
- Trim stems only if they are dry or tough like with Shiitakes and Portabellas.All other mushroom stems may be eaten.
- Using a sharp knife, cut and slice mushrooms anyway you prefer but uniformly.
- If using large quantities of mushrooms, a food processor works best with a slicing or wing blade attachment.
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