How Are Brined Shiitake Mushrooms Graded? Buyers Must Know the Standards!
In the global food trade, brined shiitake mushrooms have become one of the most popular ingredients due to their unique taste and convenient storage. However, different grades of brined shiitake mushrooms have obvious differences in appearance, taste and use. Therefore, if buyers understand the grade classification of brined shiitake mushrooms, it will be more convenient in the procurement process. Let's take a look at how it is graded!
Basic characteristics:
Brined shiitake mushrooms are a type of mushroom that has been pickled in brine, which can effectively extend the shelf life while maintaining its original flavor and nutritional value. Due to the different shapes of different varieties of mushrooms and the different quality after processing, a relatively unified grading standard has been formed in the industry.
Grading standard:
Brined shiitake mushrooms are mainly divided into four grades, namely, first-grade mushrooms, second-grade mushrooms, third-grade mushrooms and inferior mushrooms. The following are the detailed classification standards:
1. First-grade mushrooms (high level):
Cap diameter: ≤1.5cm.
Appearance: The mushroom shape is round, the fungus membrane is tightly wrapped, and the color is white.
Cutting: The cut surface is smooth and free of dirt.
Quality requirements: No insect infestation, no empty roots, no white core, no spots, no dead roots, no mechanical damage, no odor.
Applicable scenarios: High-end food processing, canned food, export market.
2. Second-level mushroom (high-quality grade):
Cap diameter: 1.5cm - 2.5cm.
Stem length: 1-1.2cm.
Morphology: The mushroom is round, the membrane is tightly wrapped, and the color is white.
Cutting: The cut surface is smooth with slight deformities.
Quality requirements: No dirt, no insect infestation, no empty roots, no white core, no spots, no odor, no mechanical damage.
Applicable scenarios: Catering industry, food processing enterprises.
3. Third-level mushroom (standard grade):
Cap diameter: 2.5cm - 3.5cm.
Stem length: 1.5cm.
Appearance: The mushroom shape is basically complete, the mycelium is not broken, and the color is white.
Quality requirements: Small deformed and thin-skinned mushrooms are allowed, but there must be no mud, insects, impurities, or odor.
Applicable scenarios: General food processing, seasoning food.
4. Substandard mushrooms (low grade):
The caps are uneven in size, with large deformities, open mushrooms, and detached mushrooms.
May contain open mushrooms with black sterile folds.
Applicable scenarios: Low-end food processing, seasoning production.
I hope this article can provide you with practical reference information when purchasing brined shiitake mushrooms!
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