How Can Freshly Picked Mushrooms Not Be Affected by the Season?
Once a simple solution to seasonal mushroom surpluses, pickled mushrooms have become a popular high-value agricultural commodity in international markets. Brined shiitake in drum is increasingly popular with food processors, wholesalers and importers due to its long shelf life, cost-effectiveness and simple processing requirements.
One of the advantages of brined shiitake in drum is its ability to preserve fresh mushrooms during the peak harvest season. Fresh mushrooms are washed in a 0.05% sodium metabisulfite solution to remove impurities, then rinsed thoroughly and pre-cooked in a low salt solution (5-7% salt or equivalent brine) to ensure uniform texture and extend shelf life.
Once cooked and cooled, the mushrooms are graded by size (1-2 cm, 2-3 cm, over 3 cm) and then soaked in a brine containing 10% refined salt and 60% pre-made 22° baume brine for 48 hours. This ensures a stable salt concentration of 15-16°, which optimizes flavor and preservation.
At present, many mushroom processing enterprises have shifted from handicraft workshops to semi-industrial production lines, including us. This not only increases daily output, but also ensures the consistency of product hygiene and appearance, and meets export standards.
In addition, our Yihong brined shiitake in drum is packaged in food-grade plastic barrels and completely immersed in brine at 20-22° baume, with the surface pressed below the liquid level. The products are all affixed with clear grade labels and undergo strict salinity and hygiene inspections before shipment.
In order to make food safer, we have implemented a traceability system from field to barrel, clearly recording the entire process of harvesting, processing and packaging. Regular training and technical upgrades.
Brined shiitake in drum is not only a good solution to the problem of seasonal mushroom surplus, but is now a strategic product for international trade, which can support rural economies and bring traditional flavors to tables around the world. If you need it, please contact us for specifications and prices. We provide OEM and global fast delivery services.
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