Ever wonder how to pick the best mushrooms and keep them fresh for longer? Whether you're a kitchen newbie or a seasoned chef, here’s a quick guide on how to shop, clean, and store your shrooms the right way!

While Buying
When shopping for mushrooms, look for these key signs of freshness:

• Plump, unblemished, and smooth shrooms are your best pick.
• They should smell clean and woodsy, not funky.
• If the veil under the caps is closed, you’re in for a delicate flavour. Open veils with exposed gills mean a richer, more intense flavour.
• Wrinkles, shrivelled patches, or dark spots? It’s time to steer clear. Mushrooms with slime are definitely stale.

(Psst - With our gourmet farm-fresh mushrooms, you don’t have to worry about picking your own — we’ve done it for you!)

While Cleaning

• Gently brush off debris with your hands or a damp towel—mushrooms soak up liquid super fast, so avoid rinsing unless necessary!
• If rinsing, do it right before cooking and very briefly.
• Tough stems? Trim them. For shiitakes, remove stems and use them later in broths for an extra umami boost.
• Portobello gills can stay on for added flavour, but feel free to remove them if you prefer a smoother texture.

While Storing

• Store mushrooms in their original packaging or in a paper bag to maintain freshness longer.
• Most shrooms should last up to a week in the refrigerator.
• Fresh mushrooms aren’t always freezer-friendly, but dried mushrooms make an excellent pantry staple!

Shop our shrooms here and follow these simple tips to enjoy the delicious versatility they bring to your dishes.