Understanding and Purchasing Skills of Edible Slide Mushroom
To understand edible slide mushroom, you must first understand its raw material characteristics and processing nature. The raw material of edible slide mushroom is fresh slippery mushroom. This mushroom is characterized by a small cap and slender stipe. The surface of the cap is covered with a layer of natural mucus. This layer of mucus not only gives slippery mushroom a unique tender and smooth taste, but also rich in polysaccharides and amino acids, which are the core source of its flavor and nutrition. The high-quality edible slide mushroom is made from high-freshness slippery mushrooms. Because of the high moisture content and delicate flesh of fresh slippery mushrooms, it can only be stored at room temperature for 1 to 2 days. If it is not processed in time, it is easy to rot and deteriorate, so it needs to be processed within 24 hours. The salting process uses the osmotic pressure formed by high concentrations of edible salt to not only lock in the mucus and nutrients of slippery mushrooms, but also inhibit the growth of microorganisms, so that the finished product can be stored for several months under sealed conditions at room temperature, and the transportation does not require a cold chain, which can significantly reduce the cost of the supply chain. Unlike other salted mushrooms, edible slide mushroom's processing pays more attention to retaining mucus characteristics, so it needs to be controlled in the cleaning and marinating process to avoid mucus loss, which also determines its unique quality judgment criteria.
Mastering scientific purchasing skills is the key for B-side buyers to avoid risks and ensure quality. It can be judged from the sensory quality first, and the high-quality edible slide mushroom should have three characteristics. The first is the appearance. The cap should be a uniform yellow-brown or light brown color, without blackening or darkening, the stipe is upright and not hollow, and the surface of the cap needs to retain a certain amount of mucus. If the mucus is too little or completely disappears, it may be due to excessive cleaning during processing or the raw materials are not fresh. The second is the smell. Edible slide mushroom should have the unique fragrance of slippery mushroom. There is no odor, sour or rancid smell. If there is an odor, it means that there may be microbial pollution. The third is the texture. Gently pinch the cap with your hands. It should feel firm and elastic. There is no softness or too dryness. Too softness may be due to too long marinating time, and too dryness may be due to improper moisture control. At the same time, you can also pay attention to physical and chemical indicators, and you can ask the supplier for a test report when purchasing, focusing on the salt content and moisture content. If the salt content is too high, it will increase the difficulty of subsequent desalination, and if it is too low, it may affect the shelf life. The moisture content should be controlled at 65% to 70%. If it is too high, it will easily cause the product to deteriorate, and if it is too low, it will affect the taste. In addition, it is necessary to confirm whether the microbial indicators meet the target market standards.
Of course, the most important thing is to choose suitable products based on their own application scenarios. If purchased for high-end catering, you need to choose a small-sized edible slide mushroom with complete caps and rich mucus to ensure taste and appearance. If it is used in food processing, medium-sized products with a higher price ratio can be selected. In addition, it is very important to choose a strong supplier. Priority can be given to companies that have their own planting bases and have passed a number of certifications. Such companies can control the quality of raw materials from the source and standardize the processing process, which can reduce the risk of quality fluctuations. As a company focused on the processing and export of edible mushrooms, our edible slide mushroom is designed for the needs of buyers at every step from raw materials to finished products, and is a reliable choice for buyers.
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