Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 5-7 days
Paper Bag
- Do NOT wash until ready to use mushrooms absorb water like sponges
- Store in paper bag never sealed plastic—causes slime
- Store in refrigerator
- Keep away from strong-smelling foods mushrooms absorb odors
Long-term preservation
- Dehydration Rehydrate in warm water before use. Learn about dehydration
- Freeze drying Rehydrate in warm water before use. Learn about freeze drying
Fun Facts
- Mushrooms are about 90% water; they absorb liquid like sponges, which is why washing before storage causes slime.
- Dehydrated mushrooms have an intense umami flavor and rehydrate well in warm water or broth.