How do you know when Mushrooms are no longer fresh?!
How do you know when Mushrooms are no longer fresh?
I bought some mushrooms a week ago and they looked fresh and now a week later the mushrooms have black spots on them. Are they still good to eat or are they not and I should throw them out?
Answers:
Avoid: Do not purchase mushrooms with black spots, worms, an unhealthy shriveled appearance, or discoloration. Wet or slippery mushrooms are past their prime.
Storing Mushrooms: Keep mushrooms refrigerated. They're best when used within several days after purchase. Do not rinse mushrooms until ready to use. To prolong shelf life, store fresh mushrooms in a porous paper bag. Always remove plastic overlay from packaged mushrooms. Avoid air tight containers- this causes moisture condensation which speeds spoilage.
More info on these sites:
http://www.chow.com/ingredients/30...
http://mushroominfo.com/care/care.html...
http://www.vegsoc.org/cordonvert/article...
http://www.tonytantillo.com/vegetables/m...
throw them out, you want them to be firm and as close to the oringinal color as possible. Old mushrooms can give people bad indegestion and stomach aches.
You know they are not fresh when they are covered in a black treacle-like goo, smell like horsepi5s, and are surrounded by ravenous flies seeking out somewhere to lay their eggs.
They tend to wrinkle up or they go a little slimy and smell like fish....delightful!
5they usually become slimmy with a slight oder, but if there are black spots on them don't risk it. the next time you buy them pit them in a container with a little ventalation and don't wash or wipe them off until you are about to use them. rachel ray says to wipe them off not wash them but........hmmm