How to Choose a High-quality Brined Shiitake Mushroom?
Brined shiitake mushroom, as a product of fresh shiitake mushrooms after marinating and processing, has become a common ingredient in the kitchen because it not only retains the fresh flavor and taste of shiitake mushrooms, but also extends the storage time. However, the quality of shiitake mushroom on the market is uneven. If it is not selected properly, it will not only affect the flavor of the dishes, but there may also be safety risks. Therefore, it is very important to know the correct selection method, which can help us buy excellent quality brined shiitake mushroom.
Appearance is the obvious basis for judging the quality of Brined shiitake mushroom. High-quality shiitake mushroom has obvious characteristics in form and color. In overall form, the high-quality brined shiitake mushroom has a complete cap, the edges are slightly rolled inward or naturally stretched, and there is no serious damage, mildew or soft rot. The size of the caps is uniform, and it is generally best to have a diameter of three to six centimeters. If it is too small, it may have insufficient flavor, and if it is too large, it may have an old texture.
Color is also one of the reasons for choosing Brined shiitake mushroom. The caps of normal brined shiitake mushroom are light brown to dark brown, and the color is naturally uniform, without obvious blackness, whitishness or spots. If you find abnormal white powder on the surface of shiitake mushrooms, you need to carefully identify it. A small amount of salt frost is a normal phenomenon, but if the powder is too much and accompanied by an odor, it may be caused by mildew or improper salting. The stipe part should be light yellow to light brown, with a firm texture, no hollowness, soft rot, etc., and a moderate length. Too short may be rough processing, and too long may cause serious fibrotic.
In addition, pay attention to the distribution of salt particles on the surface of shiitake mushrooms. The salt frost on the surface of the high-quality Brined shiitake mushroom is uniform and there will be no agglomeration. If there is too much accumulation of local salt grains during the selection, it may be that the stirring is uneven during the marinating process, which will affect the taste and storage time of shiitake mushrooms. At the same time, avoid choosing products with a lot of moisture or mucus on the surface. Such shiitake mushrooms may have begun to deteriorate and are not resistant to storage.
You can also judge the freshness of brined shiitake mushroom by the smell. High-quality Brined shiitake mushroom should exude a natural fragrance of shiitake mushrooms, mixed with a faint salt flavor, and no other odors.When purchasing, you can open the package and smell it lightly. If you can smell the obvious fresh aroma, it means that the freshness of shiitake mushrooms is better and the original flavor is retained. If you smell sour, rancid, or musty, it means that the shiitake mushrooms have deteriorated during processing or storage. It may be due to insufficient salt during marinating, excessive ambient temperature, or too long storage time. This product must not be purchased. There are also some brined shiitake mushrooms that may have added preservatives or other additives. If you smell a pungent chemical smell, it is best not to buy it.
It should be noted that the smell of Brined shiitake mushroom will be slightly lighter than that of fresh shiitake mushrooms. This is because some volatile flavor substances will be lost during the marinating process, but the original flavor of shiitake mushrooms will not be completely lost. If you only smell a strong salt flavor and there is almost no aroma of shiitake mushrooms, it may be that the quality of shiitake mushrooms is poor or the marinating process is not good. This kind of product often has a salty taste and a single flavor. It is not recommended to buy.
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