Did You Know That Shiitake Mushrooms in Brine Also Have Different Grades?
In the food processing industry, many people may think that mushrooms are just simple pickled foods, but in fact, shiitake mushrooms in brinealso have strict grade standards! Today, we will show you how different grades of shiitake mushrooms in brine are classified.
Grade standards for shiitake mushrooms in brine:
Grade one mushroom: Grayish white in color, 3 to 12 cm in diameter, generally without a mushroom stem, and if with a stem, the length must not exceed 1 cm. The mushroom tissue is tender and complete, with no serious wrinkles or cracks on the edge, and no sand, impurities, pests and diseases, shrinkage, deterioration, or odor, and it cannot be soaked.
Grade two mushroom: The color can be grayish white or grayish brown, and the diameter is also 3 to 12 cm, but it can have a mushroom stem (no more than 1 cm in length). The shape is basically complete, and no more than 1/4 of the cracks on the edge of the mushroom cap are allowed, but it is still necessary to ensure that there is no sand, impurities, pests and diseases, and odor.
Finished product specifications of shiitake mushroom:
In addition to the grade distinction, the finished product of shiitake mushroom must also meet the following standards:
Color: Mainly light gray, with a small amount of gray-brown allowed.
Tissue morphology: According to the shape, it can be divided into whole mushroom and fan-shaped pieces. The horizontal diameter of the whole mushroom must be between 3 and 10 cm, and the string length of the fan-shaped piece must not be less than 2 cm.
Smell: It must have the aroma of fresh pickled mushrooms and must not have any odor.
Sodium chloride content: The salt content of shiitake mushroom must reach more than 19%, but crystallized salt is not allowed in the finished product.
In order to ensure the quality of shiitake mushroom, from acceptance, rinsing, pre-cooking, rinsing with water, sorting, pickling, inspection to packaging, every link is strictly controlled to ensure that the finished product meets food safety standards.
Shiitake mushroom looks ordinary, but it has extremely strict grading and processing standards. It is this rigorous process that enables each batch of products to meet the requirements of high quality, health and deliciousness. We have been adhering to high standards of production from the beginning to the end, so that consumers can enjoy safe, healthy and delicious pickled mushrooms!
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